Dateline: Alton



Kenneth Robert Denzer, 94, died at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Eunice Smith Nursing Home. Born October 8, 1916 in Alton, he was the son of Robert and Louisa Denzer. He was known to his friends as 'Denz'. He was married to Ellen Julia Coulter for almost 50 years. During WW II he was stationed in Texas. He established Denzer Office supplies in Wood River operating this business until his retirement. He was an active member of the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Godfrey, serving in many capacities. He was a longtime member of Lockhaven Country Club and an avid golfer. He is survived by his sister, Dorothy Hunt; and his nieces and nephews, Lauren Hunt Manson, Kevin Hunt, and Beth Green Slater. He was preceded in death by his wife. We will miss his cheerful self. He was always a gentleman. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 3, at 10:00 am at the Evangelical United Church of Christ. Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements.


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