Dennis W. Slifer, 76, loving husband of Denise (Hess) Slifer, of Boyertown, passed away surrounded by his family at Lehigh Valley Hospital on Monday, November 18, 2024.
Born in Pottstown, Dennis was the son of the late Irvin W. and Laura M. (Gazzillo) Slifer.
Dennis grew up in Royersford and was a 1966 graduate of Spring-Ford High School. He served in the US Army from 1968-1970 and was stationed in South Korea. He was a graduate of Kutztown and Lehigh University and taught fifth grade at New Hanover-Upper Frederick Elementary in the Boyertown School District. He then earned a second Master’s Degree and went on to serve as a guidance counselor at Gilbertsville Elementary, Washington Elementary and finally back at NHUF where he retired in 2006.
Dennis was a member of Good Shepherd UCC in Boyertown. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge #814 in Pottstown and the Boyertown Orioles. Over the years, Denny played in many softball, bowling and golf leagues but his greatest passion was fishing.
In addition to his wife of 46 years, Dennis is survived by two sons, Darren (Erin) and Kevin (Christine). He was a loving pop-pop to grandchildren Maya, Emerie, Brielle and Vera. He is also survived by siblings Emma Jean (Charles) Austin, Irvin (Will) Slifer, Jr. (Joan), Laura Lynn (John) Haines and Susan (Edward) Adamski. He is also an uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Good Shepherd UCC 35 W. Philadelphia Ave. Boyertown, PA 19512. A memorial service will follow at 11AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Dennis to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) or to Cure HHT (www.curehtt.org)
Morrell Funeral Home, Inc., is in charge of arrangements. (www.morrellfuneralhome.com)
Dennis was a truly fine man and an outstanding teacher and counselor. He was always willing to help others. I always appreciated his unassuming demeanor and soft spoken manner. He was a team player professionally and consistently worked for the greater good in all that he did. He was openly proud of both of his sons and we frequently talked about the running exploits of his son Kevin, who I had the privilege to coach. He will be very much missed by his “old guy counselor” buddies.
Denny was a kind and sensible man Working with him @NHUF for 15 years always started my mornings off with a chuckle. I felt lucky to have him as a friend. He was just a great guy.