Dennis L Scrivner

Dennis L. “PeeWee” Scrivner, age 85, of Marshalltown and formerly of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the morning of Friday, October 9, 2026 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown.

Per Dennis’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a family led memorial service will take place at a later date to be announced. Memorials in Dennis’s name may be directed to the Hope United Methodist Church in Marshalltown. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Dennis LaVerne Scrivner was born July 8, 1941 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. He was the second of seven children born to Dennis B. and Ruby (Sanderson) Scrivner. He grew up in Olathe, Kansas and graduated in 1960.

Following school, Dennis began work alongside his father as a welder on the oil pipeline. Additionally, he worked at various gas stations part time as an attendant. Dennis met Karen Ray and they were united in marriage on December 15, 1962 in Harrisonville, Missouri. They began their married life in Olathe, Kansas and had two children, Leah and Randy. In 1970, Dennis began working as a pipeline welder for Phillips 66. His dedication to the company lasted over 30 years and he retired in 2002. At the time of his retirement, Dennis and Karen called Leavenworth, Kansas home until 2013 when they relocated to Marshalltown, Iowa.

In his free time, Dennis and Karen were members of Hope United Methodist Church in Marshalltown. Dennis was known to be mechanically inclined and loved building, restoring and racing hot rod cars. He was always finding one way or another to stay busy. Additionally, he appreciated and was passionate about his wood carving projects he worked on, studying family genealogy, fishing, painting and gardening. He also enjoyed collecting stamps and marbles.

Those left to remember and cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Karen; his two children, Leah (Robert) York of Peyton, CO and Randy (Heather) Scrivner of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren, Amanda Madison, Brandon York, Michael Scrivner, Amber Cullison and Leo Scrivner; several great-grandchildren; siblings, Pam (Darren Donley) Williams, David Scrivner and Greg Scrivner; brother-in-law, Kevin Ray; special friend Lesse Guevara along with numerous nieces and nephews.

In eternal life, he is reunited with his parents, Dennis B. and Ruby Scrivner; brother, Daniel “Butch” Scrivner; father and mother-in-law, Edward and Hazel Ray; and uncle, Robert “Red” Scrivner.