Deloris Ilene "Dee" Messner

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Deloris “Dee” Messner, 82, of Lake Havasu City, formerly of Bryan passed away at Eisenhower
Health in Rancho Mirage, California on March 2, 2026.

Dee was born on December 4, 1943, in Bryan, Ohio, to Alvin and Martha (Middleton) Hill. She
spent much of her life in her hometown of Bryan before relocating to Arizona in 2009. She lived
in Lake Havasu City until recently when she moved closer to her daughter, Dena in Palm Desert,
Ca.

On August 29, 1970, Dee married James “Jim” Messner. They shared many devoted years of
marriage until Jim’s passing on January 12, 2021.

Dee was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Martha Hill; her sister Melba Hill; her son,
Scott Oppenheim; and her beloved husband, Jim Messner.

She is survived by her brother, Thomas Hill and wife Wenda Kincaid of Hamburg, PA., her
daughters, Teresa (Bernath) Emrich and her husband, James Emrich of Memphis, TN, and Dena
(Messner) Houk and husband, Geoff Houk of Palm Desert, CA. She also leaves behind her
cherished grandchildren: Julie, Caitlyn, Emily and Avery; and her great-grandchildren: Jaiden,
LaRiah, Laiyah and Logan.

Prior to moving to Arizona, Dee was employed by Hayes-Albion Corp and worked at a local
Shell station, both in Bryan. She attended high school in Bryan and maintained lifelong
friendships from her years there.

Dee enjoyed spending time at the American Legion of Lake Havasu City, where she treasured the
camaraderie of friends. She loved playing cards and shuffleboard and never passed up a chance
to enjoy a good shopping trip—especially at Ross. Above all, Dee valued time spent with family
and friends, creating memories filled with laughter and warmth.

The family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Legion of Lake
Havasu City in her honor.

Dee will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

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