Dennis D. Vance

July 6, 1947 - April 13, 2020

Dennis D.Vance, 72, of Pearl City, IL, passed away April 13, 2020. Dennis was born July 6, 1947, in Aurora, IL, the son of Irvin and Gloria (Kling) Vance. He graduated from West Aurora High School and went on to earn his business degree at Northern IL University. He was united in marriage to Denise Drehmer on September 20, 1986, in Shannon, IL. Dennis worked in the Property & Casualty Insurance industry for 35 years and traveled a great deal. He retired in 2007 from USAA Insurance Company in San Antonio, TX. He was an outdoorsman and loved the solitude it provided. Throughout his life, he enjoyed hunting alongside his beloved dogs, target shooting, fishing and teaching his son the same pleasures in life. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Denise; son, Ryan (Rachel) Vance; granddaughter Winifred; nephew, Gregory (Marilyn) Vance; niece, Stephanie Henricks; father and mother-in-law, Carl (Pat) Drehmer; brother-in-law, Edward Drehmer; and sister-in-law, Robin (Mark) Spielmann. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Tana Vance; and sister-in-law Debra Larem. As per his wishes, cremation has been accorded and there will be a private family service held. Please sign Mr. Vance's guestbook and share a memory at www.burketubbs.com