Dennis R. Princing

Mr. Dennis R. Princing Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at home at the age of 88. Dennis Russel Princing was born on December 5, 1936, in Saginaw, MI to Russel and Mae (Pearce) Princing. He married Nancy A. (Slachta) Princing on June 22, 1957. She survives him. He is also survived by his children and their spouses, Kimberly Princing, Ann and Richard Main, Matthew and Jenny Princing, and Christopher and Jennifer Princing. He was predeceased by his son, Kurt Princing, in 2021. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Sarah Grose, Caroline Yockey, Stephanie and Kyle Ecker, Bryttany and Brian Lienczewski, Jayson and Emily Yockey, Sydney Princing and Jenna Princing; sister Jane and Danny Cline; in-laws, Mary Princing, Don and Sally Zahnow Slachta; great-grandchildren, Hudson and Nolan Yockey, Maverick and Gunner Lienczewski; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and numerous families that they became acquainted with over the years. Dennis was predeceased by his parents, Russel and Mae Princing; his in-laws, Frank and Eva Slachta; brother, Tom Princing; sister, Judy and brother-in-law George Helvey, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Henry and Mary Margaret Slachta, and sister-in-law, Joanne Slachta. Dennis graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1954, and Ferris Institute (College of Pharmacy) in 1958. He owned and operated Princing & Brennan Pharmacy and later Princing’s Pharmacy in Saginaw for 60-plus years. Dennis was considered genuine, caring and loyal. Generations of families came to Princing's Pharmacy because of him and his generosity. Dennis employed hundreds of people throughout his ownership of Princing's Pharmacy, supporting many families, with whom he and Nancy are still friends. Dennis was an active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and served as an usher and elder of the congregation. He was very passionate about his faith, and, as such, was one of the founding members of Saginaw Valley Lutheran High School. He sat on the VLHS Foundation Board, and chaired the committee building the new school on McCarty Rd. In his various offices, including his last as President of the Board of Directors, Dennis handed out diplomas to hundreds of graduates. Dennis and Nancy continued to support Lutheran education at VLHS through the years and eventually watched several grandchildren earn their diplomas. Dennis was interested and active in support of small, independent businesses, especially in Saginaw County. He was Past President of the Saginaw Exchange Club, and took pride in its dedication to the prevention of child abuse, promotion of American ideals, youth projects, and community service. In his leisure time, Dennis loved spending time with his family; he and Nancy enjoyed many evenings entertaining a house full of children, grandchildren, other family and their many friends at the house on Lake Huron. Dennis and Nancy were members of the Tawas Bay Yacht Club since 1975, and were given the distinction of Honorary Members last November. Sailing with his kids and grandkids took top billing at the Club, but Dennis made time to support and help run races and regattas. As always, his focus was on advancing the small businesses in Tawas and East Tawas, and helping people enjoy the beauty of Lake Huron. Funeral and committal services will take place on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5335 Brockway Rd. Saginaw. The Rev. Paul Biber and Deacon Jeff Rauschert will officiate. Cremation will follow with private interment at Roselawn Memorial Gardens at a later date. Friends are welcome to pay their respects to the family at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Sunday, February 2, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Monday, February 3rd, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. The service will also be live streamed at: www.goodshepherdsaginaw.com/live Those wishing to express their sympathies may consider contributions to Valley Lutheran High School to the “Welcome. Gather. Worship. Initiative” to renovate the gym space with a new gym floor and bleachers, and the cafeteria space, or to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Memories and sympathies for Dennis may be shared with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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Dennis R. Princing

December 5, 1936 - January 23, 2025