Dennis M.

"Denny" Lengacher

Dennis M. Lengacher, 71, of Paulding, passed away on July 23, 2022 at home after a battle with cancer. Denny was born on July 27, 1950 to Martin and Martha (Shrock) Lengacher and graduated from Woodlan Jr./Sr. High School in 1968. Denny was joined in marriage to Wendy Miller on July 12, 1986. Denny worked as a Defiance County Sheriff's Deputy, Project Manager at the Paulding County Engineers office, and spent many years working with his dad in the family construction business building new homes.

Denny was an avid golfer and also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting sports. Denny and Wendy enjoyed going to NASCAR races, baseball games, camping, and attending birthday parties and sporting events for their grandchildren.

Denny is survived by his wife of 36 years, Wendy Lengacher; children: Nick (Jennifer) Lengacher, Karey (Joe) Reinhard, Scott (Courtenay) McMichael, Joe (Kylee) McMichael, and Cory (LeeAnn) McMichael; grandchildren: Caleb Lengacher, Christian Lengacher, Swazi Reinhard, River Reinhard, Rowan Reinhard, Gaige McMichael, Aewyn McMichael, Zaine McMichael, Grant McMichael, Savannah McMichael, Madison Penix, Mason Penix, and Bryson Penix; his mother, Martha Lengacher and sisters: Patricia Gerig and Christine Fournier.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Den Herder Funeral Home. Burial will be in Live Oak Cemetery, Paulding.

Visitation will be 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 10:00 AM until time of services on Monday.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Community Health Professionals, 1159 Westwood Dr., Van Wert, OH 45891 or Bible Fellowship Church, 1040 W Wayne St., Paulding, OH 45879.