Denny E. McLaughlin

BRISTOL- Dennis E. "Denny" McLaughlin, 70, went home to be with his heavenly father on June 26, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the most wonderful husband, dad, grandpa and friend anyone could ever have. He was a very simple man, always putting God first in his life and then his family. Denny was an avid fisherman and was a member and past president of the Elkhart County Bass Masters. He also enjoyed hunting, was a knife maker and a member of the New Paris Missionary Church. He loved spending time on the lake and the time he spent with his family, including his wife Gloria of 50 years. He blessed everyone who knew him and will be terribly missed. He put up a very hard fight against cancer for the past 2.5 years. All of his family and friends feel blessed that God finally gave him complete healing. He is survived by his wife Gloria, his two daughters, Tracy Axsom (David) and Julie Mora (Ed) as well as his four loving grandchildren, Shelbee and Mackenzee Axsom, Lily and Nathan Mora. Also surviving is his brother, Wayne McLaughlin. Funeral services for Denny will be held on Monday July 3, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home. Pastor David Hackney from the New Paris Missionary Church will preside and burial will follow at Prairie Street Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family for two hours prior to the service. To send an online condolence, please visit www.wmzfh.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Denny E. McLaughlin please visit our Sympathy Store.

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