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Dennis B. Jenkins

July 18, 1951 — September 11, 2007

Dennis B. Jenkins, age 56, of Fargo, ND, died Tuesday, September 11, 2007, in the Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Fargo, ND.Dennis Bernard Jenkins was born on July 18, 1951 to Bernard and Ellen Yoder in Detroit Lakes, MN. Dennis grew up and attended school in West Fargo, ND. Dennis joined the United States Navy on June 15, 1970; he was honorably discharged on May 11, 1973. Dennis married Maxine Riggle in Ogema, MN, together they had five children. Dennis and Maxine were later divorced. Dennis enjoyed blues music and dancing, camping, nature and being in the woods. He is best described as being a free spirit with no cares.He is survived by one son, Jerry Jenkins of Duluth, MN; four daughters, Becky Kent Hagen of Barnesville, MN, Ellen Jenkins of Fargo, ND, Tina Jenkins of Park Rapids, MN and Crystal Nelson; one step-son, Christopher Kluck; one step-daughter, Jennifer Kluck; two sisters, Evelyn Steven Walters of Fargo, ND and Ardys Jenkins of Vergas, MN; and ten grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Leslie, Steven and Bruce Jenkins; and two sisters, Mary Beinusa and Kathy Dean.In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the New Life Center or the Veteran's Administration Hospital, both in Fargo, ND.

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