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Dennis was born on June 15, 1957, in Columbus, to the late Thurman and Opal (Mullins) Newsome. On June 29, 1999, he married Mary Ann (Gillespie), and she survives. Dennis enjoyed riding his Harley, working on cars, and bonfires with old country music and friends.
Surviving Dennis is his wife, Mary; daughter, Denise; step son, Bobby; and step-daughters, Michelle and Maryann; grandchildren, Dylan, Avery, Kayla, Maranda, Tyler, Allissa, Holly, and Diamond; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Wayne; sister, Debbie Elias; brother, Roger Parsley; grandson, Jacob Osterhaus; and granddaughter, Destinee Shepard.
Visitation for Dennis will take place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home, from 3pm to 7pm. A service will start at 7pm, with Pastor Charles Bragg officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the benevolence of the family. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com. The Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home of Wauseon is honored to serve the Newsome family.
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Mary Newsome
August 1, 2025
I miss you.My love, and I will cherish our beautiful memories of our life together.I love you
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