{"id":14627,"date":"2023-10-18T15:58:46","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T15:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brossspidlemonuments.com\/?p=14627"},"modified":"2023-10-23T01:03:41","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T01:03:41","slug":"dennis-haller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.brossspidlemonuments.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/18\/dennis-haller\/","title":{"rendered":"Dennis Haller"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Dennis Haller passed away on October 3, 2023. H was the second of six children born and raised in St. Louis where he played basketball and water polo, ran cross country, and bussed tables for the Stadium Club at Busch Stadium. Stan Musial was the nicest pro player he ever met.<\/p>\n

As an adult, Dennis became an avid jogger, mower of lawns, and dentist. He began his adulthood upon high school graduation by joining the Marine Corps where he served his country in Vietnam. Following his military service, Dennis attended UMKC and the UMKC School of Dentistry. He then served the Kearney community as a dentist for 42 years, retiring in 2021.<\/p>\n

There were many reasons Dennis loved being a dentist. The greatest was the many people he met, especially those who patiently listened to his passionate \u201cconversations.\u201d He loved to mix in a really corny joke or two with his opinions on politics, the economy, or any other controversial topic of the day. Although he took advantage of his patients as captive audiences, in all other ways he prided himself as fair and honest.<\/p>\n

On any day after work, regardless of weather, you could find Dennis on the trail, the high school track, or mowing his lawn. And if the riding mower broke down, no problem; the push mower worked just great for all five acres. If he wasn\u2019t jogging or mowing, you could find him at a high school sporting event. Though soccer and basketball were his favorites, there was no sport he didn\u2019t enjoy and no athlete he didn\u2019t wish success.<\/p>\n

His greatest passion, however, was his family. Dennis was very, very proud of his three children and he never looked at a grandchild without smiling. Grateful for his family, patients, friends, and the entire Kearney community, Dennis had one goal in life. It was to be a \u201cgood guy.\u201d<\/p>\n

He succeeded.<\/p>\n

He is survived by Jackie, his wife of fifty-two years; sons, Joe Haller (Olivia) and Jeff Haller (Ryan); daughter, Jamie Lisi (Luke); three grandchildren; brother, Richard Haller and family; sister, Bonnie Novy and family; sister-in-law, Cathy Haller and family; and many cherished friends.<\/p>\n

Dennis will be laid to rest during a private service at the National Cemetery in St. Louis. As he wished, his ashes will forever rest just a few blocks from his childhood home and in the company of fellow marines.<\/p>\n

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to:
\nThe Dementia Society of America
\nPO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901
\nOr online at www.dementiasociety.org\/donate<\/a><\/p>\n

Arrangements in care of Fry-Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Kearney.<\/p>\n

\n
Our Sincere Condolences<\/h5>\n

Jackie and family,
\nWas so saddened to hear of Dr. Haller’s passing. I will never forget the first time I sat in that office chair at age 19, after having horrible experiences with dentistry in my childhood nor the 40 years that followed that visit where he would “paste me together” yet again and the many times he would do “warranty or experimental work” for us. We could always count on him to shoot us straight, no matter if it was a dental or personal opinion. He was always so kind to our family, (even when Greg would test the waters!) and the only generational medical provider our family has ever had.. having seen my parents, myself, and my son.
\nEven though visits to the dentist aren’t top on the entertainment charts, I have missed them over the past few years he’s been retired and even cried after that “one last time” out in front of the building on Washington.
\nHeaven has gained yet another angel. I know there will be a difficult void to fill in your family and wish you all the best in the world Jackie, Jamie, Joe, and Jeff. (and families). He will be missed.
\nPam and Greg Bullock<\/p>\n

Jackie\u2014I echo the great comments made by Pam. I too enjoyed being a patient of Dr HALLER\u2019s for 40 years\u2014after my childhood Dentist (Whiteman in Liberty) scaled back his practice.
\nDr Haller always accommodated my emergency visits, often coming in on a Saturday to get me out of a situation.
\nEnjoyed his stories\u2014from Vietnam to UMKC Dental School to Politics\u2014both National and Local. He loved his Country and loved his Community and did his part in making Kearney a great place to live.
\nAnd he loved to laugh!
\nWish you and your family the best.
\nJim Eldridge<\/p>\n

Jackie and family
\nSo sorry to hear of Dennis\u2019 passing. It was never dull working for him. He helped a lot of patients on many different levels!! He will be missed. You have my deepest sympathy.
\nGwynn Williams<\/p>\n

Jackie and family,
\nSo sorry to hear of the passing of Dennis. Thoughts and prayers go to your family. I am on 8th year of dementia \/ Alzheimer’s with Ken. Horrible disease. Prayers to all of you.
\nKathy Meinert<\/p>\n

Jackie, so sorry to hear about Dennis! He was a lively one to say the least , but we enjoyed our visits both at the office and at school events! We have many great memories and hope that this next chapter will be smooth for you and your family!
\nPatty Edwards-Butler<\/p>\n

Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss. My husband was one of his patients over the years, as well as my kids and I.
\nOur boys were in school together, and my granddaughter had Jamie as a teacher. I too lost my husband recently. Prayers and appreciation for all the memories.
\nJan Hulbert
\nBuffy, Smokey, Lanny and Jedediah Brown<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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