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- DENNIS A. DeVANTIER, age 87 of Wheatfield, NY, was called peacefully to his heavenly home, on January 1, 2021 at his residence, under the care of his loving family and Niagara Hospice. Born in the Town of Wheatfield on May 23, 1933; son of the late Benjamin and Esther (Walck) DeVantier. Dennis was a life long member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholz, a graduate of Niagara Falls High School, class of 1951, and served in the United States Army from 1953-1955. He was employed at General Abrasives as an Electrician for approximately 42 years, until his retirement. Dennis was one of the better fastpitch softball pitchers in the area, and played competitively into his 50's. He enjoyed watching his sons and grandsons play baseball, softball and basketball.Survivors include his loving wife, Doris (Kroening) DeVantier, whom he married February 15, 1958; three sons, Ronald DeVantier, Wayne (Marjorie) DeVantier, and Curtis (Stephanie) DeVantier; grandchildren, Sarah, Benjamin, Andrew, Luke, Joshua and Noah; a sister in law, Hazel (late Alfred) Haseley; a brother in law, Martin (Shirly) Kroening; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Cindy and Marcia Heuer. He was preceded in death by his sister, Helma (George) Heuer.A private service with the family, will be held in the DuBois Funeral Home, with the Rev. Denton White, officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, or Niagara Hospice.
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1933 - 2021 (87 years)