Dennis N. “Denny” Meyerhofer, age 78, of Elizabeth, IL, completed his earthly journey on November 30, 2023, at the Galena Stauss Care Center while surrounded by his loving family. To honor Denny’s life, a Celebration of Life will be held on March 2, 2024, with details to be announced at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Denny’s family.

Denny was born on May 11, 1945, in Freeport, IL, a son to Edward O. and Mildred J. (Breed) Meyerhofer.  He was raised to proudly possess a strong work ethic and an unwavering devotion to his family, always willing to put in the work and make the necessary sacrifices for the greater good of all he was responsible for.  Denny was the third-generation owner of Breed’s Electric Service, Inc. and spent his working career primarily within the different divisions there, but also helped with the other family business, The Clothes Bin and Gift Shop whenever possible.  Denny was also a member of the Jo Daviess County Sherriff’s Department Mounted Patrol.  His affinity for an honest days work and horses blended perfectly in this venture. 

In Denny’s early years, he was known as “BluJu”, a nickname given to him by his classmates.  Not long after another nickname, “Mofer” was also adopted into his life after Judy had hastily asked a group of guys in Elizabeth if they happened to know where Denny Mofer was.  It stuck and eventually Judy and Mofer were united in marriage.

Denny appreciated his down-time as well though.  Boating and snowmobiling were always near the top of the list, but undeniably his favorite way to spend time was camping with his family and friends.  The quality time together was a priority in Denny’s life and countless memories have been made over the years which all of his loved one’s will continue to treasure for generations to come.  Denny was as selfless as they come and wasn’t afraid to have a little fun when the work was done.  Truly the best husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather any family could hope for and his absence will be felt deeply in the lives of each and every one of them.  Thank you, Denny, for consistently being the good and decent man the Lord made you to be and may He keep you safe and secure in His loving arms until we all meet again.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Denny include Our Brady Bunch!!

John (Cindy Hilby) Meyerhofer,

E.Jay (Renee Reid) Meyerhofer,

Lisa (Mike) Kolb,

Shellie (Jeff Schoenhaar) Callan,

Jackie (John Goebel) Meyerhofer,

and Tim (Suzi Kubatzke) Meyerhofer;

Preceding Denny in death was our Brady Bunch Alice, Grandma Ethel Mantzke;

Denny is also survived by his love, Judy (Mantzke) Meyerhofer, 20 grandkids, 22 great-grandkids, and his loving sister, Margaret Palmer;

Denny was also preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mildred (Breed) Meyerhofer; and his father-in-law, Ed Mantzke.

Denny’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Galena Stauss Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque for all of their professional and compassionate care.

Online condolences may be shared with Denny’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com