Dennis Allen Palm

April 20, 1948 - July 28, 2020

Dennis was born on April 20, 1948 in Battle Creek, Iowa to Alfred and Edna (Shermbeck) Palm. He grew up in the Danbury area and graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1966. Following his graduation he enlisted in the United States Army, and served in the Iowa National Guard from 1966-1972. On June 6, 1970, Dennis married Diane Trucke in Danbury, IA. Dennis farmed in the Irwin and Danbury areas from 1970 until 1991, when they moved to Grand Island, Nebraska. They then moved to Central City. Dennis worked at Garrett Tire in Grand Island for several years, he then began working for FedEx in his retirement years. Dennis was an avid golfer, and could fix about anything. He was always a farmer at heart and had a strong connection with his horses and to their farm. He also, enjoyed his morning coffee club at Waffles ‘N’ More. Denny was always known as one of the “Good guys” to everyone who met him. He loved his family, but his relationship with Jesus Christ was first. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Diane of Central City; his children, Dawn (Jerry) Palm of Phillips, NE, Danyal (Ian) Metz of Abilene, TX, and Mark (Margo) Palm of Hastings, IA; his brothers, Kenny (Kathy) Palm of Houston, TX and Johnny (Joan) Fick of Danbury, IA; his sister, Phyllis Fick of Battle Creek, IA; and his 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister- Lois Collins; his father-in-law, Edwin Trucke; and his two brothers-in-law, Mark Trucke and Marvin Collins.