Dennis Joel Sears Painesville, Ohio Obituary

Dennis Joel Sears

Dennis "Denny" Joel Sears, age 70 of Concord Township passed away peacefully November 17, 2020. He was born July 9, 1950 in Akron, Ohio to Wilbur and Ruth (Diven) Sears. He grew up in Brimfield, Ohio, and graduated from Field High School in 1968. Denny was funny, gentle, honorable, kind, sociable, and well-liked; He was a hard worker, resilient, and a true survivor; a loving, devoted husband and adored and dedicated father. He retired from the United States Postal Service after 39 years of service as a Mail Carrier in Kent, Mentor, and Chesterland. In that time, he also served as a Union Steward and helped to collect, organize, and deliver food for local food drives. He loved his childhood friends and made many new friends along his mail routes, within the neighborhood, and at his daughter’s Alma Mater, Riverside High School, where he served as Band Booster President, and attended a number of their booster, club, and sporting events. He enjoyed spending time outdoors at his childhood homestead adjacent to the Mogadore Reservoir, and over the years also enjoyed inland boating and fishing across Lake and Geauga counties. He was an avid music lover and had a terrific memory for music and sports trivia. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Donna (Wilson) Sears and only daughter Jennifer (Sears) Nelson and his son-in-law Rob Nelson. He leaves behind his beloved brothers and their wives David (Connie) Sears and Terry (Shirley) Sears, nieces and nephews Steve (Laura) Sears, Mike (Lisa) Sears, Matthew Sears, Kristen Higgins (Troy), Elizabeth Sears, Nathan (Brandy) Sears, and Bradley, and many great nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his beloved mother-in-law Ivadean Wilson, sister-in law Carol Wilson, brothers-in-law Jeffrey (Brenda) Wilson and Tom Wilson, nieces and nephews Kathy (Doug) Wetzel, Nikki (Dennis) Nevar, Becky Wilson, and a great niece and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Wilbur and Ruth, father-in-law George Wilson, and brothers-in-law Arthur (Carol) Wilson and David Wilson. The Family wishes to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Hospice of the Western Reserve and in lieu of flowers donations may be made at https://www.hospicewr.org/Patients-and-Caregivers/Giving-Back/Make-a-Gift. A private burial will take place at Perry Township Cemetery and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
July 9, 1950 - November 17, 202007/09/195011/17/2020
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Alvin Branham
December 4, 2020
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Alvin Branham
December 4, 2020
I want to offer my condolences to the Sears family. Denny and I had a lot of good times together and made some good memories.
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Joi Miller
November 23, 2020
I just loved Denny! He was a good friend and had one of the best sense of humor of anyone I knew. I have allot of good memories of him that I will never forget, in high school and afterwards. RIP Denny
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Rick and Connie
November 20, 2020
I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Sears family. Denny was a friend as long as I can remember. We spent many a nights listening and dancing to music (Saturday Night Fever!), laughing and enjoying life. We will miss his sweet smile and gentle ways. He w... Continue Reading
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Pam Darren
November 19, 2020
Our sincere condolences to the Sears family. We knew Denny for 45 years and shared a lot of laughs, tears, meals and memories. Trips to Florida, Geauga Lake and the little train in the woods! The world has lost a true gentleman and he will be missed!
Love always,
Pam an...
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