Dennis Ellis, 55, 217 S. Vine St., St. Marys, died suddenly at 2:57 a.m. March 10, 2007, in the emergency department at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, following an apparent heart attack.

He was born Sept. 12, 1951, in Celina, to Bevan and Laura Chilcoat Ellis, who are deceased.

Surviving are a lifelong companion, Connie Sawmiller, St. Marys; three sons, Tom Eversman, Kevin and Randy Sawmiller, of St. Marys; a daughter, Patty Ellis, St. Marys; a brother, Bob, St. Marys; four sisters, Cindy (Roger) Bonifas, Lora (Jim) Moyar and Becky (Andy) Sell, all of St. Marys, Sandy (Richard) Sadler, Wapakoneta; and 10 grandchildren.

Deceased is a brother, Tom.

He retired from St. Marys Foundry and served in the Ohio National Guard. He graduated from Memorial High School, St. Marys.

Services are 10:30 a.m. March 14, 2007 at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.

Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.