Dennis Allen Schehr's Obituary
Dennis A. Schehr, age 61, of Fort Myers, Florida passed away suddenly on June 5, 2014.He was born on December 16, 1952 in Joliet, Illinois, the proud son of Lillian (Siemsen) and Elwood Schehr.Dennis was raised in Lockport, Illinois where he owned and ran Schehr Construction. Dennis moved to the Fort Myers area in 1982 where he continued his business. He was a successful businessman in the community for over 30 years. He was a long time member of The Forest Country Club where he enjoyed golfing and made numerous friends. Dennis truly loved life and his family and lived it to the fullest.He is survived by his sons Joseph Schehr, Bradley Schehr (Brooke) and daughters Jennifer and Stephanie Schehr of Fort Myers, his brother Doug Schehr (Mary) of Lockport, Illinois, sister Patti Daniels (Richard) of Shorewood, Illinois, niece Debbie and nephew Mark. He was greatly loved by his extended family and friends. Sadly, he was preceded in death by his parents and a few close friends.A Memorial Gathering will be conducted on Sunday, June 8, 2014 form 3:00 – 6:00 PM in the Chapel at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907, (239) 936-0555. The following day, Monday, June 9, 2014, friends and family will begin gathering at 12 Noon in the funeral home chapel and a Memorial Service will thereafter be celebrated at 1:00 PM by Pastor Robert Lockwood. At the conclusion of the service, those gathered can accompany the casket to Dennis’ final resting place in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Those who wish to offer condolences to the family at this difficult time are urged to visit Dennis’ memorial webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign the guestbook.
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