Dennis Lee Rees

October 27, 1951 - March 27, 2013

Dennis Lee Rees of Harrietta passed away suddenly Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. He was 61. He was born on October 27, 1951 in Cadillac to John Evan and Mildred (Nelson) Rees and they preceded him in death. He graduated from Pine River High School and on July 1, 1972 he married the former Victoria Jean Evens and she preceded him in death on September 24, 2003. Dennis had been employed at various jobs in the area and was an avid outdoorsman. His favorite place was at the cabin. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage, watching NASCAR and loved spending time with his grandchildren. On February 23, 2007 in Manistee he married the former Karen L. (Tomlin) Monroe and she survives him along with his children: Dennis Lee (Ann) Rees, II of McBain and Andrea (Matt) Servinski of Midland; step-children: Pam (Mark) Delamarter of Lansing, Missi Monroe of Galveston, TX, Todd (Angie) Monroe of Bear Lake, Trevor Monroe of Mason, and Mike (Deanna) Monroe of Manistee; 19 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; 2 brothers: Russ Rees of Cadillac and David (Mary) Rees of Evart; brother-in-law, Hank (Jackie) Beagle of Cadillac. In addition to his parents and first wife he was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Beagle. Dennis's family chose Gift of Life Michigan after his death and others will benefit from this for many years. Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac with Reverend Randy Jenkins officiating. Friends may meet the family prior to services on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com