Dennis R. Finder
October 21, 1940 — April 25, 2021
Dennis R. Finder, 80, of Ft. Myers, Florida, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died suddenly Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Ft. Myers. Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids, with a visitation following the ceremony until 4 p.m. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing. A livestream of the funeral service may be accessed on the funeral home website tribute page for Dennis, under “photos and videos or media,” starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, 2021.
Dennis was born on October 21, 1940, in Oelwein, Iowa, the son of Leonard and Delight (Frederick) Finder. He graduated from Quasqueton High School. Dennis worked for Armstrong’s and Killian’s department stores. He was the assistant manager of displays at Armstrong’s for 20 years and took great pride in decorating the Christmas windows. Dennis loved the beach and shelling at Sanibel Island. He cherished every moment with his family and his partner of 32 years.
Survivors include his partner of 32 years, Hank Aubey; children, Lori (Lyle) Hanson, Lynnette (Randy) Merta, and Lesley Finder; grandchildren, Christopher (Jordan) Hanson, Chase Hanson, and Marcus Robinson; great-grandchildren, Claire Hanson, and Ellias Tamoglia-Robinson; grandpuppies, Bailey and Cynder; brother, Gary (Jeannie) Finder; the loving mother of their children, Sharon Huston; many nieces and a nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Delight Finder.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Dennis was born on October 21, 1940, in Oelwein, Iowa, the son of Leonard and Delight (Frederick) Finder. He graduated from Quasqueton High School. Dennis worked for Armstrong’s and Killian’s department stores. He was the assistant manager of displays at Armstrong’s for 20 years and took great pride in decorating the Christmas windows. Dennis loved the beach and shelling at Sanibel Island. He cherished every moment with his family and his partner of 32 years.
Survivors include his partner of 32 years, Hank Aubey; children, Lori (Lyle) Hanson, Lynnette (Randy) Merta, and Lesley Finder; grandchildren, Christopher (Jordan) Hanson, Chase Hanson, and Marcus Robinson; great-grandchildren, Claire Hanson, and Ellias Tamoglia-Robinson; grandpuppies, Bailey and Cynder; brother, Gary (Jeannie) Finder; the loving mother of their children, Sharon Huston; many nieces and a nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Delight Finder.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
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