Dennis F. Irish, 77 of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Shellsburg, passed away on November 11, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: Teahen Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, Friday 4-7. Funeral Service, Saturday 10 a.m., with visitation one hour before service.
Dennis was born February 27, 1940 in Iowa City to Juanita and Joel Irish Sr. He worked at Wagner Printers for 38 years. He loved camping, fishing, old western movies, country music, and attending auctions. He also enjoyed a good cigar, a cold Pepsi, and a shot of his "special water" with his family on holidays and special occasions. Dennis loved spending time and shooting the BS with his family. He always had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. He will be greatly missed!
He is survived by his wife, Diane (Stewart) of 32 years. Three children and their mother, Judy Irish of Norway. His son, Kevin (Dawn) Irish of Atkins- Khloe and Kait. His daughter, Julie (Steve) Chamberlain of Cedar Rapids- Cory Chambers, Ben (Jenni) Chambers, Ashley (Michael) Bortz and their daughter, Natalie. And granddaughter, Ally. His daughter Kim (Jay) Montague of Norway-Dustin (Jen) Da...[more]
and their children, Blake, Samantha, Alex, Maria, and Jordan. Kandace (Jeff) Furler and their children, Landon, Reagan and Ryan. Lacy (Brandon) Cook and their daughters, Paisley and Zoey. Nathan (Lindsay) Montague and their children, Lydia and Kanon. Levi Dennis (Olivia) Montague; stepsons, Chris (Mary Anne) Cummings- Shannon, Joe and Beth. Coley (Shawnett) Cummings-Lauren & Emily, and Kelly Cummings; sisters, Bernie (Leonard) Fox, Helen (Dean) Schirm; mother-in-law, Leanna Stewart; sisters-in-law, Ruth Irish and Sheryl Irish, Linda (Roger) Pfab, Marilyn (Vic) Learn and 24 cherished nieces and nephews.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Pingle; brothers, Joe Max and George; sister- in-law, Elaine Irish;
and stepfather,Cy Bergen.