Douglas Eugene Denton

Douglas Eugene Denton, age 71 of Monticello, Indiana died on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 8:51 a.m. unexpectedly at his residence. 

He was born Saturday, June 14, 1952 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Lloyd and Eunice (Thomas) Denton and was raised in the Monon area.  Douglas farmed and worked around the area and loved construction as he was employed by Alloy Rod and Purdue University.  He also enjoyed watching his Westerns on television.

Surviving family includes his children, Brian (wife Jill) Denton, Brad (wife Kobra) Denton, and Missy (husband Robert) Applegate, all of Monticello; grandchildren, Blake Denton, Ryan Denton, Kynzi Denton, Isaak Denton, all of Monticello, Indiana, and Mallory (husband James) Watson-Dare of Charlotte, North Carolina,  one great-grandchild, Malachi Watson-Dare. Also surviving are Douglas’ siblings, David Denton of Hebron, Indiana, Thomas Denton of Mexico, Jerry (& Elenor) Denton of South Whitley, Indiana, James Denton of Francesville, Indiana, Nancy (& Howard) Baggerly of DeMotte, Indiana, Judy McIntosh of Las Vegas, Nevada, Michael (& Jody) Denton of North Carolina and Pam (& Mike) Pearson of Monon, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Norma Jones.

The family will receive family and friends beginning at 4:00p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Miller-Roscka Funeral Home in Monticello and visitation will conclude that evening at 7:00p.m. with the sharing of memories and a family prayer. 

Contributions in memory of Douglas may be made to the organization of choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.miller-rosckafh.com

Arrangements were completed at the Miller-Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello.