Jeffrey A. Dehner

January 25, 1952 ~ January 2, 2025
Jeffrey A. Dehner, 72, of Martinsville, passed away on January 2, 2025, at Franciscan Health Mooresville. He was born in Indianapolis on January 25, 1952, to the late Albert and Phyllis (McDonald) Dehner. Jeffrey graduated from Ben Davis High School and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He married JoAnn Brinkley on March 25, 1971.
In addition to his parents, Jeffrey is preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Kathleen Inabnitt; and brother-in-law, Rick Lee.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, JoAnn Dehner of Martinsville; daughter, Janelle Lucas (Steve) of Westfield; brother, Joseph Dehner of Michigan; sisters, Janice Lee of Pennsylvania and Jill Stout (Norman) of Camby; sisters-in-law, Susan Watkins (Gary) of Texas and Connie Straub (Steve) of Camby; grandchildren, Eli, Cora, and Riley Lucas; and his beloved cat, Rose.
Final arrangements and cremation have been entrusted to Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. A Celebration of Life for Jeffrey will be held in the Spring.
JoAnn, Joe and Janelle (of course, Steve and kids too) …. We are so sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. It brings a smile to my face when I think of the shared memories we have with his sense of humor. We still have the corn hole set he gave us. We look forward to celebrating Jeff with you as we share hot dogs and beer.
My prayer is for you to find comfort in your sweet memories of all of the little ways he brought laughter and joy in your lives. He cracked me up in the most unexpected ways, and I’m thankful to have known him.
I grew up down the street from Jeff and his family. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of your family.