Dennis Lloyd Scheetz was born September 8, 1949, to Herman and Hilda (Odenbach) Scheetz in Sidney, Montana.

After High School, Dennis joined the Army and served his time. Returning from the Army, he moved to Savage and purchased the Valley Garage with Gary Nelson. Years later he sold his portion of Valley Garage to Gary and started work at Larson Motor in Sidney as a diesel mechanic. During this time Dennis joined the Army National Guard where he served for 22 years and retired in 2004. Dennis worked for several years at Larson Motor before moving to American Ford where he continued his career as a diesel mechanic before retiring in 2010. Aside from being a mechanic, Dennis also served as a volunteer firefighter and EMT for the Savage Fire Department.

In 1977, Dennis married Kathy Reynolds and from this union had two daughters, Kari and Erin. Upon their separation, Dennis became a devoted single father to his children. In 1992, Dennis discovered he had a son, Michael McDougal, and began to build their relationship as a father and son.

Later in life, Dennis met the love of his life, Emilyn. They were united in marriage on January 15th, 2004. He loved traveling with his wife and making memories all over the world. Dennis enjoyed attending church, going camping, hunting and fishing. He was also passionate about riding his motorcycle. What Dennis enjoyed the most was spending time with his family and his grandchildren.

Dennis unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the Sidney Health Center in Sidney, Montana with his family by his side.

Dennis is survived by his mom, Hilda Reck and stepdad Harold Reck; wife, Emilyn Scheetz; daughters Kari Kummer and Erin Wells; son Michael McDougal; sisters, Patti (Bryan) Cummins and Sherry (Scott) Lessman; brother Rick (Cheryl) Scheetz; and grandchildren Bethany Wells, Kaden Kummer, Michael McDougal II and Hope McDougal.

He is preceded in death by his father Herman Scheetz.