In loving memory of Dennis Tauscher. Born August 6, 1946, passed away on January 31 from complications of lung cancer at the age of 75.

Dennis was born in Fort Bragg, where he and his grandparents lived between Fort Bragg and Willits. They then moved to Mad River in 1949. As a young boy Dennis and his grandfather drove cattle over mountain ranges to pastures. He swam in the rivers and hunted squirrels, rabbits and other small animals as young boys did. He also terrorized one pet ram sheep, trying to ride him while prodding and poking him. Dennis also worked at the Mad River store.

At the age of 16 he went to work at the old Cobbs saw mill pulling green chain. Later on an old friend (Buster) would teach him how to drive truck. Afterwards he went to work for Redwood Construction hauling logs. Eventually he moved to Eureka and bought his own truck, a truck with a pup trailer (one of the first for Eureka), becoming owner-operator and working in the sand and gravel/paving business. Later he would buy a transfer truck and trailer (joining the big boys).

After about 35 years of driving Dennis retired himself and that ol’ truck. He and his wife would buy a motor home and toy hauler. They spent many years traveling and spending each winter in Yuma, riding quads, trail riding and going to Mexico. (OH the fun he/we had there).

Dennis loved the outdoors — the Mad River hills and the sand dunes of Yuma were special places in his heart.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 37 years, Debbie Tauscher, and two children — Shawn Tauscher, daughter Stacim, as well as three grandchildren — Aaron Roberts (wife Angel), Brock Marshall, and Courtney.

A celebration of life will be held at the Eureka Elks lodge on August 7 at 12 p.m. Please mark your calendars and join us in the celebration. Please RSVP for food count. Call or text Debbie — 707-495-6839

REST IN PEACE AS
YOU WILL TRULY BE
MISSED!!

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