
Dennis Eugene Yaggy, Sr., age 77, of Cambridge died December 24, 2024 at home. Funeral service 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 3rd at The Cowboy Church 17525 Central Ave NE, Ham Lake. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in East Bradford Cemetery.
Dennis Eugene Yaggy, Sr. was born December 14, 1947 in Independence, Kansas to Bernard and Mabel (Schake) Yaggy. His family lived in Waterloo, Iowa for a time before moving to St. Francis where he was raised and attended school. Dennis assisted with his parent’s restaurant, B & M Cafe, in St. Francis. In May 1966 he entered the US Navy, serving his country during Vietnam. While back from bootcamp, he married Leila Jones at St. Francis United Methodist Church. They moved to Cambridge where they raised their family and have lived ever since. Dennis owned and operated his own Trucking business from 1986 – 2013. He was a black belt and a Karate instructor for 15+ years. His true loves were “Tiny Lee” and Country Music. Dennis and Leila had their own band, “The Country Two”, from 1973 – 1986. He was active at The Cowboy Church in Ham Lake and he enjoyed being on the worship team.
Dennis passed away December 24, 2024 at home at the age of 77 years and 10 days. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Annette Engels; and six siblings, Scott, Bill, Bonnie, Janis, Duane and Tim.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Leila; sons, Scott, Denny (Miki) Yaggy, and Chuck (Laura) Yaggy; 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and by many other relatives and friends.
Dear Chuck, Laura, Olivia, and Sophia, we are so sad for your loss. He sounds like he was a wonderful, very cool person.
Dan and MaryLynn
So hard to find the words this pain within me hurts so much.. I love you and will truly miss you ..
Always a fun joke or 2 and a great story when Denny would come for a visit and his favorite guitar picks. I am going to miss those visits. Hugs to Tiny and family.
Chuck, Laura and Sophie. Suzanne and I wanted to express our condolences on the loss of a father, father-in-law and grandfather. Memories will help get all of you through this time of sorrow.
God Bless
Sorry to hear. I was a classmate of Dennis. Got reacquainted with him at the Nowthen Thrashing Show a few years back. Loved when he told me about being active in the Cowboy Church. It was fun to hear of his musical abilities. A special blessing to his family and now his music has gone to a whole new level in Heaven!
You will forever be in our hearts, I have cherished every memory of each Christmas you came down.I will miss your jokes and laughter. Most of all your sense of humor. I love you Uncle Dennis
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Your family is certainly in my Prayers. I feel very blessed to have known and call Dennis my Friend.
Blue Skies and Happy Trails my friend.
Love ya Man
Such a musical talent with a loving heart! Many prayers to Tiny and their family. Find peace in how many lives he blessed. God bless you all!
Dennis was a good man. You couldn’t be around him for long without connecting with him. He had a way of drawing you in, making you laugh, and making you feel like you were someone of value.
More men in our current society should seek doing things the honorable way like Dennis did.
You will be missed, Uncle Dennis.
May God’s peace be on you, Tiny and your family.
We send you our sympathies and prayers. We loved Denny so much and enjoyed his wonderful humor. He will never be forgotten at the Cowboy Church and will stay in our hearts. God bless your family!
What a great friend and neighbor, always ready to chat on the front porch or help out in the shop. We’re going to miss his smile and all the joking around.