Dennis Martin Fox passed away on January 4, 2017 in St. Johns where he has resided for 60 years. Dennis was born in Fowler, MI on October 1, 1929 to Martin and Matilda (Thelen) Fox. He retired from sales after 37 years and was a member of the St. Joseph Parish and the St. Johns Lions Club. He cherished his family and doted on his eight grandchildren. Family weeks at Little Glen Lake and the many walking trips to the ice cream store to treat the grandchildren were special times. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Romilda (Millie) Simon, children, Anne Fox, Tim (Mary) Fox, Greg (Kathleen) Fox and Erin (Jeff) Hackett, eight grandchildren, Theresa (Jimmy) Dunn, Laura Fox, Madeline, Griffin and Stephen Fox, Ellen (Grant Cook), Benjamin and Elizabeth Hackett and sister-n-law, Elaine Fox. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Grace Kaulfuss, Joan Becker and brother Gerald M. Fox. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm, with Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Rite of Committal will follow at the Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler. MI.