Denny Wire

Dennis Evan Wire, 72, of Dover and formerly of Uhrichsville, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Hennis Care & Retirement Centre at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Evan Willis and Irene Esther (Kariher) Wire, Denny was born January 29, 1944 at Youngstown, Ohio.

Denny graduated from Boardman High School in 1962.  He then continued his education at Youngstown State University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree and at Chadron State College with a Master’s degree.

In 1967, he started his teaching career at Jewett High School.  Then in 1969, Denny relocated to the Claymont City School District where he would remain until his retirement in 1999.  While at Claymont, in addition to teaching various subjects and grade levels, Denny served as the Driver’s Education Instructor for many years.  He also served as a football coach, a cross country coach and most notably, the longtime weight coach for the track team.  Denny was especially proud of the seven state placers he coached in the discus and shot put events.

During his short time teaching at Jewett High School, Denny would meet his future wife, the former, Marilyn Faye Carson.  The couple wed on June 22, 1968 at Cadiz, Ohio and raised two children, Jeff and Amy.

Denny was a member the Church of Christ at New Philadelphia where he served as a Deacon and Treasurer.  He enjoyed completing puzzles and watching classic films such as John Wayne and black and white movies.  Following his retirement, Denny became fond of gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Wire; his son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Susan Wire of Gallatin, Tennessee; his daughter, Amy Wire of Antioch, Tennessee; a granddaughter, Mallory Wire of Gallatin, Tennessee; two brothers, Larry (Rose Marie) Wire of Boardman, Ohio and Rick (Janet) Wire of Russell, Kentucky; two brothers-in-law, Gary (Rosemary) Carson of Dunlap, Tennessee and Bill (Pam) Carson of Franklin, Tennessee; four nephews; three nieces and special friends, Joe and Heather Erb of Gnadenhutten and their children, Lynnsey, Logan and Chloe Erb as well as a special friend, Eric Sachs of Bolivar.

Denny was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Elmer and Eva Carson.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover.  A funeral service celebrating Denny’s life will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home with Minister Tim Hatfield officiating.  Burial will follow in Dover Burial Park.  Following the committal service, a luncheon will be held in the Hospitality Room in the Geib Funeral Center.

Contributions may be made in Denny’s memory to the Church of Christ, 749 Commercial Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.