Dennis E. "Denny" Gerkin Jr., 62, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015, at his home in Vandalia, IL. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 17, 2015, at First Baptist Church, Vandalia, IL, with Revs. Joe Lawson, Robert Weaver & Lowell Donnelley, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 17, 2015, at First Baptist Church, Vandalia, IL. Memorials: Vandalia Park District, Vandalia, IL. He was born July 09, 1952, in Vandalia, IL, the son of Dennis & Rosemary "Rosie" (Merriman) Gerkin Sr. Married Patricia "Tricia" A. Langston on August 26, 1972, Vandalia, IL. He was Owner/Operator Gerkin Insurance Agency Inc.,/State Farm Ins. Co., Vandalia, IL & was affiliated with First Baptist Church, Vandalia, IL. He is survived by: Mother - Rosie Gerkin, Vandalia, IL; Wife - Tricia Gerkin, Vandalia, IL; Son - Dennis Gerkin, III & friend Rebekah, Atlanta, GA; Daughters - Lori Pattillo & Blake, Altamont, IL; Alicia King & Jeff, Nixa , MO; & Brandi Romero, Ozark, MO; Brother - Jim Gerkin & Rosalie, Washington, IL; Grandchildren - Peyton, Paige, Jordan, Langston, Hudson, Grant, Jaleyn, Leah, Levi, Jaxon, Maryn, Jessi, Liberty, Brielle. Preceded in death by: Father & 1 Sister - Marianne Gerkin.