Dennis Ray Hosmer
Dennis “Denny” Ray Hosmer, 75, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, at his home in Windsor, Ohio, while surrounded by his family.
He was born in Chardon, on Sept. 27, 1949, to the late Franklin D. and Billee Jean (nee Smith) Hosmer.
Denny was a 1968 graduate of Berkshire High School, in Burton, where he played basketball and football.
He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran who served onboard the USS Kitty Hawk as a decorated Aviation Boatswains Mate during the Vietnam War.
Following his time in the Navy, Denny began working at Normandy Products in Middlefield in 1973 until his retirement 47 years later.
Loved ones will remember Denny as generous, exceptionally hard-working, and resilient. A man of few words, he demonstrated his warmth with quiet strength and commitment to his family and friends.
He enjoyed mowing and maintaining his lawn, feeding birds and squirrels, watching Guardians baseball and NASCAR races. Denny was always a kid at heart, often had a joke to share, would sneak snacks, and spoil all the kids.
Denny will be greatly missed by his loving partner of 33 years, Debbie Rodgers; daughter, Denise (Doug) Davis; step-daughters, Emmie Lou (Tyler) Flack, Rochelle (Jacob) Byler; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; brothers Rex (Linda) Hosmer, William (Laurie) Hosmer; sister-in-law, Sherry Hosmer; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lenny Hosmer; and sister, Ruth Ellen (Tom) Sell.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in memory of Dennis Hosmer to the American Heart Association by visiting https://www.heart.org.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Road, Middlefield, 440-632-0818. Online condolences may be sent at www bestfunerals.com.
