Dennis Orloff Shroyer, 72, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, went to his heavenly home December 17, 2020, with his son and daughter by his side. Dennis was a 1966 graduate of Mount Vernon Township High School. With the rank of Airman 1st Class, Dennis was stationed at Bellows Air Force Base, Waimanalo, Hawaii, while serving in the Air Force from 1967-1971. Following his honorable discharge, Dennis managed Homeowner’s Lumber and Hardware, Mount Vernon, Illinois, and later East Side Lumber, Mount Vernon, Indiana. Dennis was a member of Logan Street Baptist Church and the American Legion. He served on the Woodlawn Grade School Board of Education for many years and was an Auxiliary Deputy for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department . Dennis was an active member of the Lion’s Club and Elks Lodge while in Indiana and a member of the Odd Fellows, Flora, Illinois. Dennis’ life was defined by limitless love, kindness, and generosity. He was always ready to lend a helping hand. He had a gift of making everyone he met feel like family and was often referenced by friends as a “good guy.” For rest and relaxation, Dennis entertained friends at his little cabin on Trago Lake. Friends and family meant the world to him.
A Graveside Service will be held Monday, December 21, 2020 at 10:00 am at Oskaloosa Cemetery in Clay County, Illinois with Mr. Marty Mills officiating. Interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you go and do something kind for someone today. This is how he would have wanted it. He never wanted to burden anyone. He just wanted us to be happy. He would have given you the shirt off his back, so it’s only fitting that I ask you share some kindness in his memory. Please remember to observe social distancing at this time. We are limited to 10 people under the tent at a time. Following the CDC and NFDA regulations, we encourage everyone to wear a mask. They will be made available, upon request. Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
Dennis always said, “family is what’s most important.” He often bragged about his two children, Jeremy and Alaina. However, what made him most proud was the birth of his three grandchildren. Making memories with his grandkids was always a priority. Dennis is survived in death by his mother, Wanda Carol (Smith) Shroyer of Mount Vernon, Illinois; two children, Jeremy Shroyer of Woodlawn, Illinois and Alaina (Shroyer) Hinze of Pocahontas, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Jessica Kash; son-in-law, Christopher Hinze; three grandchildren, Gunner Shroyer, Emma Hinze, and Brady Hinze; and life-long friends, James Powers and Kay Murphy.
A loving son, father, and grandfather, Dennis was born on March 16, 1948 in Salem, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles William Shroyer.
