Obituary of Dennis Daniel McClellan

DENNIS DANIEL McCLELLAN Dennis Daniel McClellan, a Camas resident, died July 27, 2010 in Vancouver. He was 73. Dennis was born December 14, 1936 in South Bend, Washington to Esther Pea and Donald McClellan. He grew up in the Battle Ground area and enlisted in the Army where he served for four years. After his discharge he came back to the area and married Peggyann on September 12, 1959. They lived in Seattle for five years then returned to Washougal where he lived for 38 years. He just recently moved to Camas. He worked for the Army Corps of Engineers at Bonneville Dam for 35 years. Dennis enjoyed fishing and was an avid archery hunter. He belonged to Chinook Archers. Dennis McClellan is survived by his wife, Peggyann of Camas; sons, Dennis Paul Huck, Camas, Dennis Dean Krohling, Vancouver, James Dean McClellan, Camas and Daniel J. McClellan, Seattle; daughters, Dawn Marie Mahan, Brush Prairie and Darlene Marie McClellan, Camas; brother, Dean Albert McClellan, Idaho; sisters, Geneva Wisner and Deeann Schaffer both of Brush Prairie and Debbie McClellan of Bothell, WA as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother and sisters, Dirk, Donita and Donna. A memorial honoring Dennis McClellan's life will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 3PM at the Chinook Archery Club at Lacamas Lake. Those who wish to make a donation in his name may do so to The Interfaith Treasure House, 91 'C' St., Washougal, WA 98671. Straub's Funeral Home and Columbia River Cremation is in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.