Dena Marie Seamon of Union, MO, reunited with her husband Bob, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1952, to the late Donald and Donna (nee:Rowden) Gerling. Dena had reached the age of 73 years.
Dena was united in marriage to her husband, Bob on January 2, 1988, in Union, MO. To this union, they were blessed with two sons, Raymond and Ryan. She was very active in her faith and loved being involved in her church, The Union Word of Life Church of the Nazarene for her whole life. Dena was most passionate with helping children with special needs. She was pivotal to The Special Olympics of Missouri as she dedicated her love to coach and teach children with special needs for over 35 years. She enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals baseball games, game shows, and old western movies. Dena was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. Her presence will forever be missed.
Dena is survived by her two sons, Raymond (Caitlin) and Ryan (Megan); five grandchildren, Rilynn, Raelynn, Ryker, Roselynn, and Remilynn; three siblings, Debbie (Don) Brasher, Dan (Lisa) Gerling, and Steve (Chris) Gerling, many nieces and nephews,and other relatives and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Donna Gerling; her husband, Bob; and two siblings, Chris and Donny.
The family is hosting a Celebration of Life visitation on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 2:00PM- 3:00PM at the Union Word of Life Church of the Nazarene. A service will follow at 3:00PM also at the church. Memorial donations may be made to The Special Olympics of Missouri and In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Special Olympics of Missouri c/o Connie Pado https://venmo.com/u/Connie-Pado in the memo please comment “In Memory of Dena” or you may mail checks to 3817 Hwy UU, Union MO 63084. Online condolences may be made at martinfuneral.net.
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