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Pastor Dennis E. Loose, 61

February 06, 2016

Pastor Dennis E. Loose, 61, of Lititz, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, suddenly of natural causes, on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Heart of Lancaster Hospital. Born in Harrisburg to June (Walters) Loose and the late James E. Loose, Dennis was the loving husband of Karen L. (Rowe) Loose.
Dennis retired from the Pennsylvania State Police as a Lieutenant in the forensics department in January of 2004, after serving for 25 years. He retired on Friday and began pastoring LifeSpring Fellowship on Sunday, where he faithfully ministered for 12 years.
Dennis loved missions and traveled to many foreign mission fields including Africa, India, Russia, and Barbados. He also loved to read and enjoyed freshwater fishing in his spare time.
In addition to his mother, June, and wife, Karen, Dennis is survived by his daughter, Lori Cooper, wife of Josh, of Indianapolis, IN.
Funeral Services for Dennis will be held at 11:30AM, Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Lancaster First Assembly of God, 1025 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603. Family and friends will be received at the church from 9:30-11:30AM. Memorial contributions in Dennis’ memory may be made to the Dennis Loose Memorial Missions Fund, at LifeSpring Fellowship’s web address: lifespringfellowshipag.org or mailed to the church at PO Box 363, Lititz, PA 17543. Interment will be private at Witness Park, Lititz.

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February 15, 2016

Dear Karen, Lori and June,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.  We have happy memories seeing Dennis in the church as a teenager and growing in the Lord.   His parents were such a wonderful example to us as we attended church together.  Dennis was a warrior for the Lord and I know God will sustain you and hold you close in the future.  God Bless You!  Mike and Shelva Hendricks
 

February 15, 2016

It was only yesterday that I learned of Dennis’ death.  What a reminder to us all of the brevity of life.  I appreciated Dennis’ commitment to Christ and to the church, His body.  “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived of the things that God has prepared for those who love Him.” – Pastor Doug Winne, former senior pastor at Lancaster Evangelical Free Church

February 13, 2016

We never had a church family until God led us to Life Spring Fellowship. Pastor Dennis, his wife Karen and the church family made us feel welcomed. Pastor’s sermons always touched our lives. He taught us how to pray and how to read the bible. He didn’t just read the scriptures, he explained them and the way it was and the way it should be. We have grown spiritually because of Pastor Dennis.  We will never forget him and may we live the way he taught us. And continue to learn and grow spiritually. The way scripture tells us. We are saddened to loose such a great man but we rejoice for we know that he is with our Lord! We will miss him!Our deepest sympathies to the Loose family! May God continue to comfort and bless you! Love, Donna and Steve Albanezi
 
 

February 12, 2016

Karen and Family,
My deepest condolences on the passing of Denny.  He left us much too soon.  He was a very good man and helped many people both as a Trooper, Forensic Specialist and Pastor during his life.  The world is a better place because of him.  I am privileged to have known and worked with him.  You will be in my prayers.  Joe Steenson PSP-BFS-TTSS

February 11, 2016

What a blessing to learn to know Pastor Dennis and his dear wife Karen. The pair seemed like a “match made in heaven”. It was obvious that there was a deep love between Dennis and Karen. It was also clear that they shared an even deeper love for our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He seemed to radiate through them in all they did. SO glad that we know where Dennis is now, and that one day we will all be re-united in that grand reunion. What a day that will be! Until then we must continue on until our work too is completed here. So glad we can say that Pastor Loose finished well. What a wonderful testimony of love and grace he has left with us. SO many lives were blessed by his life and the work that he was doing. Love and prqayers to you, Karen. Been thinking and praying for you eveyday. Love, Sharon Beiler

February 10, 2016

Dennis was a wonderful preacher. The way he was lead by God to spread the word was a gift. We were always interested in his sermons and the stories he would share. He was a great blessing to our family. We all grew in our faith because of him. He has left a great void in our lives, but we rejoice in him now getting to be with our Lord and Savior. Our prayers are with Karen, June, Lori and Josh. Tom and I will always remember our fun fishing together. Till we meet again! Love,  Tom and Deb English, Leanne, Lily, and Connor Rhoads and Justin Kauffman
     

February 10, 2016

So sorry for the loss of Pastor Dennis.  He was a kind and gentle man Who loved The Lord with all his heart.  We will miss Pastor very much.  He is rejoicing with the Lord!!! God give you Peace Karen.  Liz Jacoby

February 10, 2016

Dear Karen,
On behalf of the staff and Board of Upward Call and Shepherd’s Touch Counseling, we express our condolences on the passing of Dennis.  We will keep you and your family in our prayers.  Sincerely, Dr. James Johnson

February 10, 2016

Dear Karen, June  & Lori
Words cannot express the feelings of loss when someone so special as Dennis has been taken away from us. We see through a glass so dimly the plan of God. The loss and hurt cloud our vision of the glory of God’s plan. But Dennis now sees fully the plan of God and rejoices in his Glory. He will be sorely missed until our reunion together one day. Please know our love and prayers are with you all.  Kevin & Cindy Kohler

February 09, 2016

Pastor Dennis was not only our Pastor, but a dear friend, and trusted adviser. He may be in his eternal home, but he has left a permanent imprint on the hearts of all the lives he touched. I can only imagine the smile on his face when he heard our Savior say, “Well done, good and faithful servant”.  We will surely miss him, but we rejoice in the victory he has achieved with our Lord Jesus Christ. Our prayers are with Karen, Lori, Josh, and June. 
Steve & Cecile Bruhn

February 09, 2016

My Deepest Sympathy,
Lawrence Gagliardi

February 09, 2016

Praying for Karen, Lori and the entire family.  Dennis was a wonderful man and will live on in the hearts of the many people whose lives he touched.  I am so grateful to have known him.  
Paula Wallower-Martz

February 09, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are for Karen and the family, as well as the members of Lifespring. Dennis will be greatly missed. He truly was a warm man of God.
 
Blessings,
Jim & jean bednar

February 09, 2016

Dennis was a good friend and will be greatly missed.  He was an excellent example of a Christian you want to follow.  He enjoyed sharing his experiences in serving the LORD.  He was gracious and kind.  May we all always remember Dennis with happy memories.
Bob & Grace Drumheller

February 09, 2016

Was so shocked and sorry to hear of Dennis’ death, he was really a man of God and I admired him for that.
Dennis, being my cousin, I was proud of him and I would like the family to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I would like to be there on Saturday, but being over three hours away, it will depend on the weather. Please know that I will be thinking about you and may God be your comfort.
Shirely Kurtz-Flaugh
Williamsburg PA.
 
 

February 09, 2016

Dennis was  a good man and an actice member of the Warwick ministerium. He had a friendly spirit and a willing heart. He will be deeply missed. Now he is on the greatest trip of his life. Well done, good and faithful servant!
Pastor Steve Hess
Lititz Church of the Brethren

February 09, 2016

He was a good teacher and always made my grandchildren smile when they came to church,and he always had an answer for me when I had a question,he would laugh as i would say daaaa, I will miss his words of wisdom.  From Denise and grandchildren

February 09, 2016

Karen, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Pastor Loose was a kind man and his love for spreading the Good News throughout the world is evident on all that he did for missions. God be with you and your family. Tom and Deirdre Frauman

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Saturday, February 13, 2016
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Lancaster First Assembly of God
1025 Columbia Ave.
Lancaster, PA
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