Dennis (Denny) Phillip Katri, 79, was tragically taken from us on March 27, 2024, as the result of an auto accident. His loss was completely unexpected and we are still in shock and miss him so much.

Denny was born on May 28, 1944, in San Francisco, where he was adopted as an infant by Phil and Bettie Katri. He grew up in Humboldt County where he attended local elementary schools and St. Bernard’s High School, but ended up graduating from Eureka High School in 1962.

Denny married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Hastings, in 1964 and they made their home here in Eureka, where they raised their children. He spent many years working at Louisiana Pacific Pulp Mill before becoming a self-employed electrical contractor.

Throughout the years, Denny enjoyed spending time with his family at the cabin in Suntan Glen, fishing, golfing, watching sporting events, going to the horse races, going to the casino, and volunteering countless hours at St. Bernard’s High School. Most of all, he was a true family man and especially loved being around his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was so proud of all of them and the smile on his face when he was with them said it all. One of his favorite things to do was to take them to breakfast, which always had to include his favorite, Swedish pancakes. Denny also enjoyed the time he spent with his good friends Ralph and Virginia Norling, Dave and Teresa Franceschi, Jerry and Cindy Bruga, just to mention a few. He will be missed by everyone who knew him and will live forever in our hearts.

Denny is survived by his daughter, Shelly (Todd) Rice; son, JJ (Aarin) Katri; grandchildren, Hayley (James) Pastori, Hunter Rice, Abiona and Sawyer Katri; great grandchildren, Dawsyn and Rye Pastori; brother, John (Lenore) Katri, and many other extended family members. Denny was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly; wife, Sharon; and his parents.

Please join us for a celebration of life on Saturday May 25, 2024 at Old Growth Cellars in Eureka from 1 to 4 p.m. We look forward to hearing stories and memories you may have about Denny.