George Dennemeyer

George A. Dennemeyer, age 100, formerly of St. Paul, died Saturday, February 19, at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples with Father Peter Kirchner, Jr. officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 until time of Services on Wednesday at the Brenny Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Evergreen Hills Cemetery at Staples.

George Alex Dennemeyer was born on November 12, 1904, in Becker Township, rural Staples, MN, the son of Frank and Mary (Kellen) Dennemeyer. He was called from this life on Saturday, February 19, 2005 at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples. He had attained the age of 100 years, 3 months, and 11 days.

George grew up and attended school in the Staples area. After his schooling he moved to St. Paul and became a barber. He enjoyed working at his trade, reading the newspaper diligently so he could converse with his clients on any subject. He enjoyed following sports of all kinds, current events, and gardening. In his backyard he tended tomatoes, flowers, etc. in raised-box gardens. After retiring he moved back to the Staples area to be closer to his family. He lived at the Mary Rondorf Retirement Home until moving into the Lakewood Care Center in October of 2003.George was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary; brothers, John, Walter, Fred and Albert Dennemeyer; sisters, Annie Kircher, Minnie Kurpius, and Gladys Ademietz; and longtime friend and companion, Katherine Cook. George is mourned in passing by his brother, Joe Dennemeyer of Minneapolis; a sister-in-law, Winnie Dennemeyer of Menomonee, WI; and nieces and nephews, Wanda (John) Hassler of Chokio, MN, Karen Dennemeyer of Fresno, CA, Frances Dennemeyer of Salem, VA, and Eugene (Ann) Dennemeyer of Motley, and many great-nieces and nephews.