Robert Dale Dennehey

Robert Dale Dennehey of Sioux City died Saturday, December 21, 2013 surrounded by his loving family A Memorial Mass with be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, December 27, 2013 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Father Merlin Schrad officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, December 26, 2013 from 4-8 P.M. with the family present from 6-8 P.M. a Rosary Service at 6:00 P.M., and a Vigil Service at 7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.meyerbroschapels.com. Bob was born January 1st , 1925, to George and Edythe(DeMars) in Staples , Minnesota. He was stationed at Sioux City Airbase, training as a member of a B-17 bomber crew. He married Sybil (Whalen) on April 12, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa before leaving for World War II. They purchased their first home in Sioux City, Iowa and raised a wonderful family of 7 children; Bobett Kriech (David)of Keller, Texas, Gary Dennehey (Rhonda)of Westfield, Iowa, Mike Dennehey(Marilyn)of Haslet, Texas, Shawn Dennehey(Darnell)of Danbury, Iowa, Mary Hodgins(Steve)of Cold Spring, Minnesota, Teresa Dennehey(heaven), Shannan "Precious" Daniels (Ted )of Monticello,MN Bob had numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren to which we have lost count. Robert was a member of the 185th Tactical Fighter group as a full time Air technician from December 1948 through his retirement in 1982. Bob served in World ll as a B-17 flight crew member and was stationed with the 15th Air Force in Italy. He was credited with successfully eliminating half of the enemy aircraft squadron that was threatening American military. For this he was wounded and received the Purple Heart for putting his life on the line He was activated for the Korean conflict to serve. Bob was always willing and ready to serve for the love of his country. He served a 12 month tour in Vietnam 1968-1969. Robert enjoyed flying airplanes, making model planes, golfing and several other hobbies. Robert enjoyed his lake home, pulling grandkids around on tubes and his most enjoyment was to see who he could knock off the tubes! He wasn't fond of fishing, but if Sybil was having fun he was always a willing participant or just did what he was told. He was great at detailing cabin rules. He had such a sense of humor that entertained his family up till his final hours. He is now with the love of his life of who were married for 58 years and will be enjoying Christmas. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sybil; children Rosemary, George and Teresa; Grandson Sean and baby girl Hodgins; parents, siblings Don & Elayne Dennehey & Jean Quance. He will be remembered lovingly by his family and special friends Renae, Anna and Lorenzo.