Dennis C. Driscoll, 62, of Epworth, Iowa, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at MercyOne in Dubuque, Iowa after a well fought courageous battle with Diabetes.

Visitation for Denny will be held from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth, Iowa where the Epworth Fire Department will meet in a body at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held after 9 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019 at the funeral home in Epworth.

Mass of Christian Burial for Denny will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 15, 2019 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Epworth, Iowa, with Rev. Michael Schueller presiding. Burial will be held in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Epworth, Iowa.

He was born January 2, 1957 in Monticello, Iowa, son of Merlin E. and Catherine A. (Fischer) Driscoll. He was a 1975 graduate of the Western Dubuque High School in Epworth, IA. On November 11, 1989 he was united in marriage to Gwen Hall at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Epworth, Iowa.  Denny was a self-taught and accomplished Auto Mechanic for 35 years.   During this time he owned and operated Denny's Automotive in Epworth from 1989 and 2011.  He then worked until his retirement at Mausser Auto in New Vienna, IA.

He was a member of the St. Patrick's Parish in Epworth, IA. Denny was also an active member of Timberline Golf Course.  He loved to play golf and was a member of many golf leagues and especially his Golf God's Team for Wednesday night league, where he was the captain.  He also enjoyed playing Semi Fast Softball for Anstoetter Construction Team and Slow Pitch Kings and Queens.  Denny loved to entertain and have a good time with his family and friends where he would smoke meat on his big green egg.  Denny loved watching sports, especially his beloved Hawkeyes.

He is survived by his wife, Gwen Hall-Driscoll of Epworth, IA; two fur babies, Charlotte and Gabby; siblings, James (Mary Jo) Driscoll of Graf, IA, Mike (Sheila) Driscoll of Cascade, IA, Steve Driscoll of Epworth, IA, Jason (Kelly) Driscoll of Norfolk, NE, Barbara Ernzen of Epworth, IA, Marilyn Driscoll of Galena, IA, Janice Koob of Cascade, IA and Christine (Dean) Schrader of Monticello, IA; mother-in-law, Gayle Hall of Epworth, IA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Annette Hall (Mike Hodge) of Dubuque, IA and Dana (Dennis) Kramer of Farley, IA.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John and Dennis Driscoll in infancy; one sister, Sharon Johnson; two brothers-in-law, Mel Ernzen and Martin Strief; and father-in-law, Thomas H. Hall; great nephew, Thaddeus Ernzen; great neice, Hope Marie Driscoll-Hebgen.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Ringold, Dr. Roger Ott Jr., Dr. Ramabadran and Nurses Amanda and Shayla and Tri-State Dialysis for all the wonderful care and support they gave to Denny.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com