On February 20, Dennis Albert Laib peacefully left this world surrounded by his two loving children, Traci and John. He was 77 years of age. Dennis is survived by his wife, Karen of Savoy, IL, daughter Traci Lipps of Urbana, IL and her four children, Sarah (Nathaniel), Dexter (Reileigh), Hannah, Kendal; and son John (Carolyn) Laib of Dayton, Washington and their four children Cathy (Derek), Patrick (Kasey), Levi (Alyssa), and Bonnie as well as three great grandchildren. Dennis was preceded in death by his son Tim Laib of Dayton, WA; son-in-law Dr. Henry Lipps of Urbana, IL; and brother Loren Laib of Dayton, WA.

Dennis was born July 16, 1944 in Ritzville, WA. He farmed in Dayton until his retirement in 1998. Dennis was a loving father and encouraged his children to pursue their passions. Post retirement, Dennis started a second career as a long-haul truck driver. For many years, Dennis enjoyed trucking across the country with his loyal Jack Russell Terrier, Spud. In 2005, Dennis formally retired and moved to Urbana, IL with his loving wife Karen. Dennis and Karen have spent their retirement with a small acreage that they spent time improving with landscaping.  Dennis was passionate about working with his hands and often was found wood working and tinkering in his shop. He loved sharing his hobbies with his grandchildren.

Funeral will be held on Saturday, March 5 at the First Congregational church in Dayton, Washington. Corbeill Funeral Home of Dayton, WA will be handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Glen Nysoe Cancer Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.corbeillfuneralhomes.com .