Dennis L. Bjella

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dennis Lee Bjella, who left us on March 7, 2025, at the age of 85. Dennis was born on September 2, 1939.

On September 2, 1961, Dennis married the love of his life, Anita Stewart, at Selfridge Air Force Base. Dennis service in the Air Force at Selfridge Base in Michigan and Elmendorf in Anchorage, Alaska. Together, Dennis and Anita built a beautiful life and shared 63 wonderful years of marriage, filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories.

Dennis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife, Anita Bjella; his daughters, Denise Bjella and Debra Bjella Anderson; his granddaughters, Meagan Smith, Brittany Griffith, Taylor Jacobs (Chase), and Morgan Anderson; and his great-grandchildren, Olivia Forst, Brooke Smith, Atticus Griffith, and Octavius Griffith. He is further survived by his niece Carolyn Bjella Carr; great niece Casi Bjella; great nephews Travis Blackburn, Colten Coburn and Cameron Bjella.

Dennis was preceded in death by his son, Darek Bjella and his daughter, Sherry Bjella; his parents, Oscar and Bonnie Bjella; his identical twin, Dallas Bjella; and his nephews, Ron Bjella and Chase Blackburn.

A man of simple joys, Dennis had a deep passion for golf, spending many peaceful hours on the course perfecting his swing. He was an avid fan of classic Westerns, never tiring of the stories of the Old West. Camping was another of his favorite pastimes, where he found happiness in being outdoors, surrounded by family and friends – while jamming out to ‘50s, ‘60s, and country music.

Dennis’s humor and unwavering love for his family will be deeply missed but forever cherished. A celebration of life will be held at Titus Funeral Home in Syracuse, 1001 S. Huntington Rd., on March 15, 2025, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. A graveside service will follow at Syracuse Cemetery, with a dinner to be held at Syracuse Church of God after the service.

The family asks that you honor his memory by spending time outdoors, watching a Western, or playing a round of golf – just as Dennis would have loved.

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