Denniss James Spanton, 92 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at his home.

Denniss was born May 30, 1931 in Albee, South Dakota, son of James "Jim" and Verna (Spiering) Spanton.  He was raised on a farm that belonged to his grandmother, Augusta Spiering.  The family lived with Grandma Spiering while Jim helped on the farm. They moved to Milbank, when Denniss started school.  Denniss was always very active in sports, especially baseball. He played about every position at one time or another, but was his specialty was pitching and hitting homeruns. In school he participated in track, football, and basketball. Following graduation in 1949, Denniss joined the Navy in 1950 serving until 1954. After which time he moved back to Milbank to start college at Brookings where he completed two years. Denniss was united in marriage to Patricia Mittelstaedt on November 29, 1957 in Ortonville, Minnesota. They were married for 65 years. Denniss worked for 36 years for the South Dakota Department of Transportation starting his career in the drafting department in Pierre, South Dakota, and eventually moved to Milbank, where he assisted the Engineering department in all facets of surveying, bridge inspections and interstate construction. He retired from the South Dakota Department of Transportation in Aberdeen, South Dakota where he headed up the parts department. In retirement Denniss drove taxi part time in Aberdeen, worked at a youth detention center, as well as Clark Engineering. The couple eventually retired and lived in Ortonville for a period of time before relocating to Warrensburg, Missouri where they have lived for the past 12 years.

Denniss is survived by his wife: Patricia A. Spanton; daughter: Renata Spanton-Jones; son: Scott Spanton (Beth); grandchildren: Zachery Jones; Tyler Spanton; Jessica Spanton; Troy Spanton; Allison Moss (Wesley); sister: Lana Vanderburgh (Richard); sister-in-law: Gale Mittelstaedt; special neighbor and friend: Nate Stevenson.

Proceeding him in death were his parents James and Verna Spanton and his in laws Charles and Myrtle Mittelstaedt as well as several cousins and brother and sister in laws.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Warrensburg, Missouri with Pastor Joel Kurz officiating. Military honors will be provided by the United States Navy Honor Guard, American Legion Post #131, and VFW Post #2513.

Family and Friends are invited to join the family after the service for light refreshments and fellowship.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net