Denny L. Capron

   Dennis L. “Denny” Capron, 76, of Sioux City, IA passed on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

   Memorial services will be 4 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2022 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel (3220 Stone Park Blvd.) in Sioux City.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Following the service, there will be a time of fellowship and refreshments at Prince’s Tavern (1920 Center St.) in Sioux City.

   Dennis “Denny”, the son of Charles and Dona (Wilson) Capron, was born April 9, 1946 in Toledo, OH.  During his childhood, his family moved to Sioux City then to Santa Ana, CA for a short time before returning to make their home in Sioux City.  Denny attended Central High School then left school to join the United States Navy and later got his G.E.D.  He served in the United States Navy for four years until his honorable discharge.

   After returning from the military, Denny worked at Port Neal.  He then worked various jobs as a truck driver, bartender, and auto mechanic.  On October 9, 1968, he started his career as a firefighter with the City of Sioux City.  During his career, he was promoted to Lieutenant on May 20, 1983 and promoted to Captain on September 18, 1994.  He retired from the department on April 9, 2001.

   Denny married Geraldine Peters on February 21, 1969 and one son Wade was born to this union.  They divorced in 1976.  In 1979, he married Rhonda Engel and one son Cody was born to this union.  On April 11, 1997, Denny was united in marriage to Pat Prince in Elk Point, SD.

   Denny was a member of the Boys of 68 and in earlier years had been active with the Masons and Abu Bekr Shrine.  His hobbies included: working on cars, stamp and coin collecting, and boating.  He truly enjoyed riding his motorcycle, going on poker runs with his friends, and playing poker on Wednesdays at Prince’s.

   He is survived by his wife of 25 years Pat Capron; two sons: Wade Capron and wife Donna and Cody Capron; step children: Matthew Smith and wife Ofelia, Brad Smith and wife Theresa, and Sandi Parker and significant other Troy; grandchildren: Tasha and spouse Sam, Blake, Shailynn, Tayler, Joe, Devin, Seth, Emily, and Brandon; three great grandchildren; two brothers: Chuck Capron and wife Cheryl and Mike Weise and wife Dixie; one sister, Christine Wiese; former wife Rhonda Capron; and many other relatives and friends.

   He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Connie Dahl and her husband Bob.