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Published August 28, 2012, 12:00 AM

Dennis L. House

Dennis L. House, 72, of Baxter, Minn., died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at his home. He was born Feb. 11, 1940, in Cloquet, Minn., the son of Lester and Theresa (Gray) House. After high school, Denny married Karel Franklin on Dec. 6, 1958. He started working for Northwest Paper Company in Cloquet before being transferred to Potlatch in Brainerd in 1963 as a coater supervisor and later, maintenance coordinator. In 1996, Denny retired, but he stayed busy. He enjoyed woodworking, maintaining his yard, and going camping with friends. He was an avid Nascar fan. He volunteered for the Elks and was also a trustee. He did everything but play golf. He was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa and friend to everyone who entered his life. We've always been amazed by his courage, strength and determination but never so much as in the past few months during his illness. He led by example and was admired by all.

Dennis L. House, 72, of Baxter, Minn., died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at his home. He was born Feb. 11, 1940, in Cloquet, Minn., the son of Lester and Theresa (Gray) House. After high school, Denny married Karel Franklin on Dec. 6, 1958. He started working for Northwest Paper Company in Cloquet before being transferred to Potlatch in Brainerd in 1963 as a coater supervisor and later, maintenance coordinator. In 1996, Denny retired, but he stayed busy. He enjoyed woodworking, maintaining his yard, and going camping with friends. He was an avid Nascar fan. He volunteered for the Elks and was also a trustee. He did everything but play golf. He was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa and friend to everyone who entered his life. We've always been amazed by his courage, strength and determination but never so much as in the past few months during his illness. He led by example and was admired by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Theresa and Lester.

He will be missed by many, including his wife, Karel; daughter, Kathleen Vandeputte; sons, Richard (Debbi), Michael (Ginger) and Patrick (Sandy); sister, Myrna Beaupre; grandchildren, Kinsey House Zellerhoff, Ben House, Brandon Cizek, Colton Vandeputte, Amanda House and Sam House; and great-grandchildren, Kyler House, Tiersa Zellerhoff and Laila Zellerhoff.

Visitation was held Monday, Aug. 27, from 5-7 p.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, Minn. Visitation resumed Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd with Father Brandon Moravitz officiating. The Elks provided a service for Denny during Monday night's visitation. Interment is at Baxter City Cemetery.

Please visit www.brenny.com to leave a message of comfort and support for Denny's family. Arrangements provided by Brenny Funeral Chapel, www.brenny.com.

August 30, 2012 ~ Pine Journal, Cloquet, Minn.

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