Denny "Frenchie" Lee French

Denny “Frenchie” Lee French, 83, of Fowler, Ohio, went home on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, following a long fight with both Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Denny was born in Warren, Ohio, on August 24, 1941, a son to Russel Charles & Frances Edna (Mocella) French.

He graduated from Vienna High School in 1959 and was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force.

Following an honorable discharge, Denny married a gal by the name of Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Tyrrell on October 3, 1964.

A beautiful family soon followed consisting of a son, Russel, and daughter, Melody. He supported his young family by working as a Tinner & trouble shooter for Packard Electric. He dedicated 30 years of service to the company before retiring.

He was a member of the Brookfield United Methodist Church; Vienna Fish & Game Club #35, where he was a former officer & trustee for many years; and lifetime member of the NRA.

In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting & fishing. He always looked forward to his annual trip to Deep River, in Ontario, Canada. Denny was a true outdoorsman, who respected nature and everything within it. However, the love he had for his family was genuine, especially for his grandkids.

Survivors include: his wife of 60 years, Kathy; son, Russel French (Lori); daughter, Melody Merrow (Rich); grandchildren, Trevor Merrow (Brittany), Zachary French; Perry French (Audra), Jonathan Merrow (Paige), & Richelle Merrow; great-grandchildren, Charlie, Ellie, and Sully Merrow; sisters, Rena Cesta & Noreen Gregory (Garry); and fur-pup, Dapple.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jake French; and brother, Ronnie French.

A time of gathering in Denny’s honor will be held on Monday, August 11, 2025, from 6-8 PM, in the home of Briceland Funeral Service LLC, located at 379 State Route 7, SE, Brookfield, Ohio 44403. Military Honors will be rendered to conclude the evening by the West Middlesex & Wheatland Honor Guard. He will be laid to rest with family in the Vienna Township Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation (www.parkinson.org) or Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).

Expressions of sympathy can be left for his family at: www.bricelandfuneralservice.com

Coordination of this tribute for Denny was presented by Daniel Briceland, Owner & Director. (330-509-3135)