Dennis "Denny" Route
October 19, 1946 ~ March 26, 2022
Age 75 of Hugo. Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa & Brother, passed away on March 26, 2022.
Preceded in death by son, Mark; parents, Henry brother, Roger. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Julie; sons, Mike (Kim), Greg (Jeni); grandchildren, Jennifer (Tommy), Joe, Nikkole, Alex, Alison, Kevin; great-grandchildren, Riley, Jackson, Brooks, Lina; sister, Barbara Barbato; mother-in-law, Mary Handrahan; the Handrahan family; nieces, nephews other relatives & friends.
Denny was a member of the Painters Local 61 Union for 50 years. He was a proud member of the Hugo Lions and was very active within the Hugo community. Denny was also a proud veteran and member of the Hugo American Legion. Above all, he loved and cared for his family.
A celebration of Denny’s life 1 PM Sunday, April 3rd with visitation one hour prior at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake.
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On behalf of neighbor Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Denny’s military service to our country and to veterans as a Legion member.
My condolences to Julie, Mike, Greg , and the rest of the Route family. Denny was a GREAT FRIEND and I will truly miss him. TONY MUELLER
With loving memories of “Denny Route”
We will miss Denny’s smart wit and all the contributions he made with the Hugo Lions. My sincere condolences. Jayne Hurt
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Kathy, David Monica & Family Laura Nik & Family
Love, kindness, and prayers to Uncle Dennys family. He will always be remembered as such a happy supportive man who lived a full life serving others.
Miss you Uncle Denny. I will always remember his laugh and cherish the great memories. Our prayers are with you Auntie Julie, Mike, Greg and family.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Richard and Lizbeth Handrahan, Sebastian Usurriaga, Kimberly Handrahan
Denny was my sponsor for our Hugo Lions club. He got me to join after a conversation at our local Legion where he talked about the importance of serving your community and giving back. While there may have been a cocktail involved, the fun stories he told being part of this group and how great it is to give back too, made me excited to come to the first meeting. Funny enough, he forgot that conversation and didn’t show up at the meeting the next Wednesday. He truly was a man of smiles and laughter that you instantly felt good about being in his presence. What a gift indeed!
We are thinking of you.
Our hearts are broken. So many wonderful memories of Uncle Denny..
Denny had such a huge heart, willing to roll up his sleeves and dig in where ever needed. I will miss his laugh , smile, and some one to share a beer with. Denny will be missed by many. He was a great asset as a Hugo Lion= again, always there when needed. You are no longer suffering, we will miss you here, but i am sure you already are holding a beer and visiting with many. Cheers my friend.. Lion Katie
Denny & I were in the military together for 6 years and hunted deer together for many years. He was a good man and friend to many. Condolences to his friends & family. Jerry Triden