DENNIS MICHAEL LANUM

DENNIS MICHAEL LANUM obituary

DENNIS MICHAEL LANUM

DENNIS LANUM Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cook & Son-Pallay Funeral Home - Columbus on Jul. 7, 2025.

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DENNIS MICHAEL LANUM, age 64, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at home peacefully in his sleep. He was a die-hard Ohio State Buckeye fan, loved to fish and shoot his guns, loved camping with his wife, and above all his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Preceded in death by father Guy L. Lanum II, mother Janet Mohler, brother David Lanum, nephew Phil Derr, and chosen brothers Ricky Tanner and Daniel Black,

Survived by his wife of 41 years, Sherry Lanum; daughter, Jennifer (Sheena) Lanum; son, Dennis "DJ" Michael Lanum Jr. (Jill); grandchildren, Dustin Lanum and Andrew Lanum; sisters, Cindy (Woody) Blackburn, Cheryl DePouw, Melissa Crabtree, and sister-in-law Penny Jarvis; brothers, Jim Lanum and Guy L. Lanum III; nephew, Tommy (Tricia) Lanum, cousin/brother, Michael Bowers; and several other nephews and nieces and other relatives; many very close friends, too many to name.

A Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date. Private arrangements for the family are being handled by COOK & SON - PALLAY FUNERAL HOME.

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jennifer lanum

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Dad I miss you soooo much! Its been so hard on all of us since you been gone, I just wish I could have said goodbye! just know I am doing very well on the right track keeping my life in order! you are forever missed and loved! True Love Always!! love ya love your baby girl Jenny-Four

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