Dennis T. McGuire

Funeral Mass for Dennis T. McGuire will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish ~ St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona. Funeral will be live-streamed on Divine Mercy Catholic Parish's YouTube Page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2gKiL8KUqU Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 PM on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the St. Cecelia Parish Center with a prayer service at 7 PM. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Family requests you drive your classic car to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Parkinsons Disease Association. Dennis Thaddeus McGuire was born May 2, 1954, in Key West, FL, the son of Mark T. McGuire Jr and Carol (Fandel) McGuire. Dennis grew up in Algona and graduated from Garrigan High School in 1972. On September 21, 1974, Dennis united in marriage to Kathy (Eimers), his "girlfriend for life", in Burt. Together they were blessed with four children: Jennifer, Molly, Benjamin, and Zachary. Dennis held a variety of jobs throughout his lifetime, including a heavy equipment operator at Mark T. McGuire Custom Gradin...[more]

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nd Gravel, Snap-On Tools salesman, became the owner of Sportsman's Corner in 1979, and became a sales representative for Bowman Distribution/MSC in 1986 until he retired in 2019. His work ethic followed his motto of "you don't have to, you get to." The titles he held most dear to his heart were son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. Dennis was a dedicated member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree, and served as Grand Knight, and spent countless hours volunteering. Dennis "D-man" especially enjoyed the time he spent with his family. He loved family meals, Sunday hamburgers at his mom's after mass, daily morning coffee with his Mom to kick off his day, and playing card games with family and friends. Dennis opened his home to large family holiday celebrations, of which special memories were made and cherished. He welcomed Lilia, Carlota, and Erika Alvarado from Ecuador into his home as exchange students who are now lifelong family. Dennis was not one to sit around "burning daylight." From an early age, he was a car enthusiast. He loved cars, buying, restoring, and washing them. He enjoyed a good car show, and taking road trips with his girlfriend along the scenic routes, including the Lincoln Highway, Route 66, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. He always took the opportunity to visit a National Park or the Iowa Freedom Rocks while singing to the 50s and 60s. Dennis's sweet tooth never met a dessert (or 5) that he didn't enjoy, and the ice cream would always fill the cracks. On May 29, 2022, Dennis, a patriotic loving man, left this world quietly after a short stay at an assisted living facility in West Des Moines. The timing was significant as the flags flew for Memorial Day weekend. It was one of his favorite holidays. Left to cherish Dennis's memory are his wife, Kathy of Waukee; children, Jennifer (Joseph) Hoover of Urbandale, Molly (Jeremy) Bolie of Urbandale, Benjamin T. (Lori Elsbecker) McGuire of San Diego, CA, Zachary T. McGuire of Waukee; grandchildren, Chaz, Chanler, Brody, Lucy Braman, John Penton, and Breck Hoover; Levi, Carter and Truman Bolie; Eloise, Eddie T., and Wyatt T. McGuire; and Lane T. McGuire; siblings, Mary Ilah Weiland (Wendel) of Sexton, Linda (Doug) Kunert of Johnston, Mark T. McGuire, III (Norma Sanders) of McGregor ND, Cynthia (Jon) Toal of Urbandale, JoAnn (Andy) Devin of Lawrence, KS, Francis T. (Mary Kay) McGuire of Marion, Bernadette (Joseph) Kaney of Eldridge, Theresa (Les) Penick of Conrad, Charles T. (Carrie) McGuire of Moline, IL; Ralph T. McGuire of Algona, and Sheila (Tom) Timmerman of Urbandale; and in-laws Shorty and Pat Eimers of Burt, Howard of Minneapolis, Stan (Joni Petersen) of Burt, Karen (Lyle) Karels of Burt, Russel (Lori) of Amana Colonies, Mike (Mary Beth) of Canton, MI and many nieces and nephews he loved and their children (the greats!). He is preceded in death by his parents, Deacon Mark T. and Carol McGuire, and many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.