JESSEE, Dennis James Jessee, Sr., 66, of Walker, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Dennis will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years, Dolly; children, Dennis Jr. (Tricia) Jessee, Dana (Brandon) Rudick; grandchildren, Emmett and Sawyer Rudick, Charlotte Jessee; brothers, Steve (MaryAnn) Jessee, Jim (Donna) Strouse; sisters, Carla Machasic, Ada (Steve) Takacs; sister-in-law, Tammy Jessee; in-laws, Judy Turner, Mike (Leslie) Cadrette, Connie (Dennis) Stomski, Ray (Stephanie) Cadrette; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Carl and Florence Jessee; brother, Dave Jessee; and his parents-in-law; Ray and Barb Cadrette.
Dennis was a wonderful Hun and was loved by all.
He was in the Special Forces and retired from the Army after 20 years of service. He then went on to become a police officer for the GRPD. During that time, Dennis spent time as a detective and a hostage negotiator. He retired after 18 years of service.
Please join the family on Monday, November 20, for a luncheon from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at the FOP Lodge, 1753 Alpine Ave NW, Grand Rapids. Visitation for Dennis will be held following the luncheon Monday, November 20, from 3:00 - 7:00 pm, at Beuschel Funeral Home, 5018 Alpine Ave. NW, Comstock Park. A funeral service will be held following the visitation starting at 7:00 pm at Beuschel Funeral Home.
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