Dennis Dunkirk

Dennis Kent Dunkirk passed away, on October 7, 2026, in his home with his wife, Maridee by
his side.

Dennis will be remembered for the sparkle in his blue eyes, beautiful smile, wonderful sense of
humor, great strength and a wisdom that came from a life well lived. He had a way of making
friends wherever he went, and he leaves behind a lifetime of stories, friendships, laughter, and
memories.

Dennis was born on December 25, 1937, in Minneapolis, MN, to Lawrence and Linnea Dunkirk.
After high school he entered the United States Army and served in Korea. He then opened
Dunkirk Signs in Minneapolis. He later moved to Owatonna, MN where he became a Real Estate
Broker and Manager of Town & Country Real Estate. In 1985 he opened Concept Four
Corporation.

He was a member of the Masons, a Shriner, Sertoma, the Elks, and the Car Nuts Auto Club. He
served as Sign Superintendent for the Steele County Free Fair. He was a board member of the
Little Theatre of Owatonna performing in and creating sets for many plays. Dennis enjoyed
golfing with friends and the many golfing trips they took together.

After Concept Four Corporation was sold, Dennis and Maridee moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ
in 2003. He built his beloved 1948 Austin A40 hot rod and became a member of the Over the
Hill Gang Car Club. He was Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge #2399 and a 50-year Elk Member.

Dennis is survived by wife Maridee; son Cory (Sharon) Dunkirk; stepsons Adam (Janelle)
Sorensen, Nathan (Sarah) Sorensen; stepdaughters Michelle Kent, Mandee Sorensen;
grandchildren Briana (Crystal), Dylan, Magnolia, Audrey, Zoey, Luca, Annabel, Gabriel, Jayden,
Noelle, Sanaiya; great-grandchildren Sistine, Sedona; sister Tracy Rusinyak and many cousins,
nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by parents Lawrence and Linnea Dunkirk; sons Troy Dunkirk,
Jonathan Dunkirk; siblings Pauline Dunkirk, Larry Dunkirk, Lance Dunkirk and grandson,
Christian Gary.

A service will be held at the Lake Havasu City Elks Lodge on October 31 at 11:00 a.m. and the
Elks Lodge in Owatonna, Minnesota, on November 14 at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome. A light
luncheon will follow each service.