Dennis, 59, of Rochester, MN died unexpectedly Friday, July 8, 2016. Dennis was born on November 25, 1956 in Rochester, MN to parents Loretta (Sellner) and Robert Blazing.

The funeral service for Dennis P. Blazing will be at 2:00pm on Thursday July 14, 2016 at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Woody Roland officiating.  A visitation will be from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday evening and one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

In his childhood, Dennis enjoyed adventures and games with his siblings and Marvale neighborhood friends. Dennis worked at the Chateau Theater and the Rochester Post Bulletin in his youth, and graduated from Mayo High School in 1975. Following high school, Dennis attended school for natural resources in Brainerd, MN. While at school, Dennis enjoyed many escapades, including climbing to the top of Devils Tower in Wyoming. After spending time living in Minneapolis, MN, Dennis began his career working as a naturalist at Oxbow Park, where he worked with the animals and created many memories with the staff. After his time at Oxbow he worked at Rochester Golf and Country Club as a Grounds Keeper. On March 16, 1984 Dennis married Vicki L. Buske at Peace United Church of Christ in Rochester. They lived together in Rochester for 31 years. Following their wedding, Dennis began his own business, Blazing Lawn Service, and started studying neon at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Blazing Studio became his second business, where he crafted neon signs and stained glass. He also spent time working at John Kruesel's Auction Company, Schad-Tracy Signs Inc, Sign Tech, and Precision Signs. Most recently Dennis was employed at Mayo Clinic in Environmental Services for 6 years. He volunteered and did fund raising with his wife Vicki at Ducks Unlimited, the Rochester Art Center, and Crossings in Zumbrota.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Vicki, his two daughters, Corin Blazing and Carly (Blazing) Frei and husband Ross Frei, siblings Ken Blazing and wife Trista, Dave Blazing and wife Paula, twin sister Denise (Blazing) Young and husband Chop, and Dale Blazing; as well as four nephews and five grand-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both parents.

Dennis loved creating vibrant works of art. This included stained glass, neon signs, leather making, mosaics, and other creative endeavors. He also enjoyed trout fishing, hiking, bird watching, tree and wildlife identification, target shooting, gardening, cooking, playing games, making jokes, storytelling, and spending time with his family, friends, and many beloved animals.

In lieu of flowers, memorial funds are preferred to the family.