Dennis M. Chase , 79, of Otterbein, died, Monday, May 7, 2018; doing what he loved to do, driving for Luehrs' Ideal Rides. He was born May 25, 1938, in Gilman, IL, to the late Robert & Elizabeth (Roush) Chase. He married Nancy (Strong) Kemple, August 21, 1983; she survives.

He served in the United States Army from 1956-1960. He was a Lifetime member of the VFW & the Otterbein American Legion Martin Kennedy Post #125. He worked for Luehrs' Ideal Rides. Denny loved to give & receive nothing back. He loved his Grandkids & Great-Grandkids & watching TV.

Surviving with his Wife, Nancy, Otterbein, are 2 Sons, Tom Kemple, Lafayette & Tim Kemple (Amy)  ,  Attica, 4 Grandchildren, Angie, Texas, Brandon & Jenny, Mulberry, Blake & Christy, Crawfordsville & Cassidy, Williamsport, 6 Great-Grandchildren, 2 Special Grandkids, Bella & Jacob, 3 Sisters, Jean Miler (Bernie) , Pontiac, IL, Joan Stemke, Chatsworth, IL & his Twin Sister, Dot Gerhart (Bruce), Piper City, IL. He is preceded death by 3 Sons, Darren, Darrin & Dennis, Jr., a Daughter-in-Law, Sandy Kemple & a Sister.

Graveside Services will be at 11 AM, Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Tippecanoe Memory Garden, West Lafayette, with Nathan Sanders officiating. Military Honors by Otterbein American Legion Martin Kennedy Post #125. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Otterbein American Legion Martin Kennedy Post #125, PO Box 82, Otterbein, IN 47970. Shoemaker Funeral Home, Otterbein, is assisting Denny's Family. Visit www.shoemakerfh.com or Shoemaker Funeral Home- Otterbein, Indiana Facebook page to leave any condolences or to share a memory of Denny.