Daniel Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Dennis "Denny" Cariveau

June 29, 1938 – March 22, 2022

Dennis “Denny” Cariveau was born June 29, 1938, to Earl and Elizabeth (Jeffrey/DeGagne) in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He grew up in St. Cloud, graduating from Cathedral High School in 1956. After three years of active service in the U.S. Navy, he returned to St. Cloud to marry his sweetheart Janice Janssen at St. John Cantius Catholic Church on January 23, 1960. In 1964, Denny moved his family to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to advance his career with Western Union. In 1976, the family returned to St. Cloud so he could purchase a shoe repair business. His proudest achievement was owning, growing, and operating Denny’s Shoe Repair from 1976 until 2010.

Denny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His fondest memories include dancing with Jan and serving his country in the U.S. Navy. In his free time he enjoyed working in his yard, playing cribbage, reading, and completing the daily crossword puzzle.

Denny is survived by his three sons, Mark (Mary), Brian, Todd (Beth); grandchildren, Danielle (Tony) Gebhard, Thomas Cariveau, Austin Cariveau, Samantha Cariveau, Michael Cariveau; great-grandchildren, Maya, and Molly Gebhard; sister, Judith Cariveau; sister-in-law Yvonne Cariveau.

Married for 60 years, his wife Jan passed away in 2020. He is also preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Wayne and Gordon Cariveau.

A gathering of friends and family will take place on Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with entombment following at the Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum in St. Cloud.

Thanks to the wonderful staff at Benedict Court who helped him during this past year.

In lieu of flowers, please consider offering your support to a local veteran organization.


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Always enjoyed having shoe problems as Denny was a great guy to fix them and visit with.

Denny was in the Cathedral class with my deceased husband. Besides knowing each other in high school when Denny later had the shoe repair shop my husband who was the manager of Tradehome Shoes, brought all the stores shoe repair business to Denny. He did terrific work, plus any personal shoe repairs we had. Sorry for your loss.

Always enjoyed stopping by to say Hello and to talk to Jan; and Denny, over the years. I met Jan during Jury Duty in the early 80’s and the rest is history! Great memories!

Now Denny and Jan are dancing in heaven! Rest in peace!

Uncle Denny always had a smile on his face and a jokester. I remember visiting Denny & Jan growing up in St. Cloud and how welcoming and kind they were to our family. May you Rest In Peace in the arms of angels and be dancing with Jan in heaven.

Rest in peace Denny.

Dennis was such a nice man and I had the honor of visiting with him and Jan many times. They were a beautiful and loving couple! My thoughts are with family at this time.

Services

Schedule Details

A gathering of friends and family will take place on Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with entombment following at the Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum in St. Cloud.