Dennis D. Wandrych, age 68, of Manistee, MI died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, March 1, 2017 at Paul Oliver Hospital & Living Rehabilitation. He was born May 5, 1948 in Manistee, son of the late Edward C. & Gladys May (Kuczynski) Wandrych. Denny was a graduate of Manistee Catholic Central with the class of 1966. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served a short military stint stateside during the Vietnam War until receiving his honorable discharge. Dennis was owner & operator of his own business, Denny's Auto & Radiator Repair of Manistee. He started his business in 1972 and actively worked in the repair shop for over 40 years until his retirement in 2014. During that time he was devoted to his business and provided friendly service and quality repairs for his customers in the Manistee area. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a selfless man and a fantastically loving and caring father and grandfather. He especially enjoyed spending time with his sons and grandsons and often shared with them his enthusiasm by spending time hunting and fishing with them.

He is survived by 2 sons & 1 daughter-in-law, David & Linda Wandrych and Edward Wandrych of Manistee, MI; 3 grandsons, Blake, Allen and Bryan Wandrych, all of Manistee; 1 sister & brother-in-law, Lois & James Symanski of Manistee, MI; 2 brothers & sisters-in-law, William (Buzzy) & Alice Wandrych of Manistee, MI and James & Sandra Wandrych of Powell, OH. Numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews also survive him.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with Rev. Scott Lawler officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee where members of the Manistee County United Veterans Ritual Council will present graveside military honors.

Visitation will be held be at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday evening. The family will also be present at the funeral home one hour prior to the time of service on Tuesday morning to receive friends.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Dennis' name to assist with his grandchildren's college education. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.