Dennis A. ‘Denny’ Hanvelt, age 60 of Hudson, formerly of River Falls, passed away December 20, 2011 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.  Denny was born June 17, 1951 in River Falls to Gordon and Beulah (Popple) Hanvelt.  He graduated from River Falls High School in 1969.  Denny worked for Delta Airlines for 41 years.  He was a devoted Green Bay Packers fan.  Dennis enjoyed golfing, spending time with friends at Dick’s Bar and loved his time on the river with friends.  He cherished his time with his three children and grandchildren and will be dearly missed by them.

Dennis is survived by his loving children, Travis (Laura) Hanvelt of Brooklyn Park, Erin (Brad) Houck of Savage and Ashley Hanvelt and her fiancé, Shawn Kraft of Farmington; grandchildren, Jaylee Hanvelt, Gwen Houck, Chance Kraft and Leah “LuLu” Houck; mother, Beulah Hanvelt of South St. Paul; brother, Greg (Karen) Hanvelt of Bloomington; sister, Marie (Dale) Evans of White Bear Lake; 3 nieces and 1 nephew.  He is preceded in death by his father, Gordon Hanvelt.

A Celebration of Denny’s Life will be held 4:00 – 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Hudson.  Funeral Services are entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Hudson and Countryside Crematory of Baldwin.