It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis Duane Bermers at the age of 72.

Dennis was born in Eureka on January 21, 1953 to Otis and Verna Bermers. He passed away in San Francisco at UCSF on April 20, 2025.

Dennis graduated Eureka High School in 1971. In 1974 he married the love of his life, Marcia. They celebrated 50 years of marriage this past September.

Out of high school Dennis was employed by Mack Truck and then went on to work for Redwood Reliance Peterbilt Trucking as a salesman. When the company was purchased by Coast County Peterbilt, he became the general manager. He retired from Peterbilt after 41 years in 2019.

Dennis provided a wonderful life for his family. Dennis and Marcia raised three beautiful children, Troy, Blaine and Kyla.

Dennis had such a special bond with each of his children. He would do and fix just about anything for them. They knew exactly who to call when advice was needed or something was broke and needed fixing.

Over the years Dennis and Marcia loved to travel. Their adventures took them to Tahiti, Mexico, Maui, Kauai, an Alaskan cruise and a Canadian cruise ending in New York City. Iceland, Ireland and Scotland were also among their travels.

They enjoyed many Redwood Region Logging conferences as a family. Dennis had the honor of serving as President of RRLC in 1993. Many social outings with friends over the years will always be cherished.

He loved to meet and visit with his cronies for lunch.

As his boys grew up, they shared a hobby of hunting in Blocksburg with Pop Pop Otis. Dennis loved to cook, entertain friends, and most of all he loved being at his happy place, Ruth Lake. He was often called the “Mayor of Ruth Lake.” Dennis knew exactly what tools or parts neighbors needed to repair things and he usually had it on hand.

Over the past 15 years, Dennis has had the joy of seeing all his eight grandchildren grow into young individuals. He was the best Papa in the world. From snuggling them as little infants, playing, tickling, and wrestling with them on the ground, telling them raccoon, fox stories, and about “the bear that went up in the woods.” Dennis enjoyed watching his grandchildren at all their sporting events as they grew. He was always the kid’s biggest supporter, with grandma Marcia by his side.

He was not only known as Papa D by his own grandkids, but was called that by the many others that he loved so much.

Dennis was one of a kind with the biggest heart and lived life to the fullest.

Dennis is proceeded in death by his parents Otis and Verna Bermers and infant brother Otis David.

He will forever be remembered by his loving wife, Marcia; their first-born son, Troy (Catie) their children Brayden and Blayke Bermers; middle son, Blaine (Jamie) their children Ridge, Ryker, and Rhett Bermers; Dennis’s “baby girl” Kyla (Erik) and their children Eva Mae, Ana, and Carter Bess; his favorite sister, Lana (Dave) Ferreira; brother Ron (Diane) Bermers; sister-in-law Gina Baum and Ken Freeman; brother-in-law Garnet Spaulding (Lori); and sister-in-law Rhonda Readen. Several cousins whom he adored and were more like sisters to him, numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews whom always referred to him as Uncle D.

Dennis was always surrounded by love. We thank the endless number of amazing friends and family who supported and loved this extraordinary man. He will truly be missed.

His family is especially grateful for the exceptional care and kindness provided by the caregivers and heart team from UCSF.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life at The Elks Lodge in Eureka on May 31 at 12 o’clock.

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