MAZON — Mr. Dennis A. Sterritt, 63, of rural Mazon, passed away early Wednesday morning, Dec. 26, 2012, at his home with his loving family by his side.

Born May 8, 1949, in Morris, Dennis was the son of Donald and Janet (Peterson) Sterritt. He graduated from Morris Community High School with the class of 1968. He later attended the University of North Dakota in Fargo.

Dennis was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Army. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Bronze Star.