Dennis L. Waldrop, Jr., 59 of Creve Coeur, IL, passed away at 12:30 am, Saturday, March 14, 2026, at St. Francis Medical Center OSF. He was born on December 18, 1966, the son of Dennis L. and Janet F. (Cole) Waldrop, Sr.
He is survived by his daughter, Bryanna (Joseph) Woods of Decatur; four sons, Brandon (Tiffany) Bowen and Mike (Jessica) Hintz, both of Creve Coeur, Gavin Waldrop and Aiden Waldrop, both of Middleburg, FL; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; parents, Dennis (Lisa) Waldrop, Sr. of Peoria and Janet Waldrop of Chillicothe; five siblings, Frank (Jamey) Wesselhoff of Gridley, Steven (Louie) Boyer of Chillicothe, Donnie “Opie” (Christina) Stokes of Pekin, Eric (Donna) Stokes of North Pekin and Tina Arpin of Tennessee and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Lanny Waldrop; stepmother, Betty Waldrop; two grandmothers, Arvella Cole and Mary Steinmacher and aunt, Pamela Scott.
Dennis was of the Lutheran faith. He enjoyed motorcycles and was a member of The Untamed Brothers Motorcycle Club. Dennis had the passion and has worked as a Tattoo Artist all of his life.
He loved to cook, especially for family get-togethers. He was a funny person and enjoyed making everyone around him laugh. In keeping with his generous spirit, Dennis gave the gift of life through organ donation.
The family will host a Celebration of Life from 12 – 5 pm, Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Cedar Ridge Village in Creve Coeur, IL.
The Untamed Brothers Motorcycle Club will also hold a celebration of life at a later date.
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