Michael Josef Denn

Michael Josef Denn, 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Bardstown on Thursday May 25, 2023. Michael was born in Germany in 1953 and was adopted by his parents Mike and Virginia Denn. Following her military service his mother brought him back to Kentucky as a small boy. He was a graduate of Bardstown High School and worked at Nelson County Industries for 49 years. His mother Virginia was a co-founder of Nelson Co. Industries. 

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arch and Eva Pendergrass, Aunt Polly, Aunt Tilly, and Uncle Arch.

He is survived by his Uncle Bill (Janet) Pendergrass of Danville, KY, and his many loving cousins.

He was a huge U of K fan and loved Elvis. His courage, humor, can do attitude and incredible work ethic will be greatly missed.

The family has chosen cremation but a private celebration of life service will be held at Barlow Funeral Home on June 2 at 5:00 PM for his closest friends, family, and past and present staff of Communicare Inc. Others in the community may express their sympathy with a donation to Brauchview Apartments 318 Bourbon Ct. or Nelson County Industries 900 Nutter Dr. both of Bardstown, KY 40004.

Honorary pallbearers are; Julinda Castellanos, Kayla Janes, Sherri Lutz, Joyce Morris, Jody Trent, Mary Walden, and the staff of Hospice of Nelson County. 

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