Dennis Bert Minto, 67, of Higgins Lake passed away on Sunday May 14, 2017 at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital.

Dennis was born on September 26, 1949 in Houghton Lake to Bert and Fern (Lehman) Minto. He grew up in the Higgins Lake area and graduated from Roscommon High School. Following High School Dennis went on to join the Army National Guard and received his Associates Degree. Dennis worked as a Building Contractor for many years holding a builders license and a real estate agent license. He was married on April 12, 1978 in Roscommon to Ruth Ann Cook. Dennis was a former member of AmVets and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Surviving Mr. Minto are his loving wife of 39 years, Ruth Ann Minto of Higgins Lake; daughter, Jennifer Rowe of Grand Rapids; two step daughters, Jo Ann Hoke of Houghton Lake, Billie Meacham of Houghton Lake; two step sons, Paul Hoke of Houghton Lake, Bob (Patty) Hoke of Manton; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother, Brian Minto of Higgins Lake; several nieces and nephews. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents. 

Funeral Services for Dennis Bert Minto will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Saturday May 20, 2017 from Christler Funeral Home, Houghton Lake Chapel with Rev. Bryan Thompson officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday May 19, 2017 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Christler Funeral Home, Houghton Lake Chapel. Memorial contributions in memory of Dennis are asked to be directed to St. Jude Children Hospitals. Christler Funeral Home, Houghton Lake Chapel is serving the family. Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.christler-holdship.com 

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