Dennis L. “Dix” Lenhardt, 70, of Waterloo, died June 12, 2014 in Waterloo.

He was born Jan. 3, 1944 in East St. Louis, son of the late Willis and Adeline Pauline (nee Koerber) Lenhardt.

He was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Church in Waterloo, retired from the City of Waterloo, former alderman, Waterloo Fire Protection District, Waterloo Police Commissioner, former Auxiliary Police Officer, Waterloo Odd Fellows, Waterloo K of C and Coon Lake Fishing Club.

Lenhardt is survived by wife, Patricia Shayne Lenhardt, nee Hern; children Brian (Patty) Lenhardt, Lisa (Scott) Schumacher, Stephen (Laura) Lenhardt; step-children Michelle (Jeff) Braun, Tammy (Mark) Roessler, Jeff Reynolds, Tracy Reynolds, Wendy (Kevin) McClory; grandchildren Jessica (Alan), Brett, Brendan, Madison, Logan, Griffin, Kiara; step-children Brittany, Zachary, Grant, Laura, Kendall, Samantha, Amy, Noah, Brendan, Alyssa; brother John “Sonny” (Mary) Lenhardt; beloved companion Bubba the cat; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation took place June 15-16 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo.

A funeral Mass took place June 16 at Ss. Peter & Paul Church in Waterloo.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Waterloo Fire Protection District, Ss. Peter & Paul Campaign Fund or BJC Hospice.