Dennis J. O'Shea

Dennis John O’Shea, age 73, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026. Born on May 13, 1952, in Maumee, Ohio, he grew up there before making his home in Waterville, Ohio, where he lived for many years. In retirement he moved to Brooklyn, Michigan, and settled into a waterfront home on Sweezey Lake that brought him great happiness.

Dennis built a long and respected career in the mortgage and title industry, serving as a mortgage lender and title agent with several institutions. Known for his professionalism, integrity, and genuine desire to help others, he formed many lasting relationships and earned the trust and respect of colleagues and clients alike.

In retirement, he found deep joy in the quiet beauty of his lake home, where he loved entertaining family and friends, sharing laughter, and creating cherished memories. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas C. O’Shea; his mother, Jane Howe O’Shea; and his beloved wife, Carol Gottschalk O’Shea.

He is survived by his children, Ryan (Olivia) O’Shea, Kathryn Feaster, and Kenneth (Shelly) Gottschalk; his brothers, Thomas (Mary) O’Shea and Michael (Patricia) O’Shea; and seven grandchildren, Camryn, Kendall, Sadie, Austin, Sean, Maxwell, and Macy, who were a constant source of pride and joy. Dennis will be remembered for his quiet strength, his deep love of family, and the steady, positive presence he offered to everyone fortunate enough to know him as colleague, mentor, friend, brother, son, husband, father, or grandfather.