J “Squirrel” Dentner, age 69, of Columbus, OH, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at Grant Medical Center. Born in Columbus to the late Keith and Melva Dentner, he was a graduate of Whitehall-Yearling High School, Class of 1967. J was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Always a jokester, he loved to make people laugh. In addition to his parent, he was preceded in death by his brother Greg Dentner. J leaves behind many family members and friends who will miss him. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00p.m. MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2017 at the TIDD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich Street, Hilliard, OH 43026 (614)-876-1722 where friends may call one hour before the service beginning at 1:00p.m. Danny Vanscoy will officiate the service. Following J’s wishes, his cremated remains will be buried at sea in the Pacific Ocean by the United States Navy. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider a memorial contribution in his name be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org. Please visit www.tiddfuneralservice.com to send condolences or to share a favorite memory.
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