Dennis Lyn Whitney, age 62 of Middleville, passed away on September 23, 2020. Dennis “Denny” was born on October 8, 1957 in Battle Creek, the son of Lynwood and Hazel (Reneau) Whitney. He was a 1976 graduate of Hastings High School. Dennis was a third generation electrician at Whitney Electric Service as well as several impactful years at Cavalier Electric Inc, Balkema Electric, Geniac Electric Inc and R&B Electric. He was very passionate and dedicated to his work. He will always be cherished as an honest, hardworking, ethical man with a strong moral compass. He will be remembered for his superb pitching and golf skills, his many jokes and how he was always making people laugh, his math lessons at the dinner table and his love for cookies. As a child and young man, he enjoyed camping, riding dirt bikes, fishing in the summer and winter months, snowmobiling and spending time with family in Dublin. He loved his family; his life lessons will be cherished in many generations to come. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents Lynwood “Skeeter” and Hazel “Jean” Whitney. He is survived by his four children, Timothy (Julie Huynh) Whitney, Alison (Bryan Haskins) Whitney, Carter (Makenzie) Whitney, Shannon Whitney; grandchildren Jalen, Jordan, Maxwell, Palmer, August, Camden, Brooklyn, sister Deb (Scott) Daniels; half siblings, Marcia Ives, Terry Weiler, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Country Chapel UMC, 9275 M-37, Dowling, MI 49050 with interment to follow at Dowling Cemetery, 7325 S M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI A memorial luncheon to follow at Olde Towne Tavern, 114 S Jefferson St., Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.