Dennis E. Chandler, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Dennis was born December 18, 1954, to Ross Chandler and LaFay Fallis Chandler in Blackfoot, Idaho. He grew up in Pingree, Basalt, Firth, and Lincoln Creek, Idaho. He attended and graduated from Firth High School. In 1973, he married Bernita Teton, and they were later divorced in 2000.

Dennis worked at Idaho Supreme and at various fabrication shops throughout Idaho, California, and Alaska. He also worked in ranching and farming from 1975-2000. He lived in Wapello, Idaho from 1954 to 1974, then moved to Lincoln Creek, Idaho until 2000, and has lived in Idaho Falls for the past twenty-three years.

Dennis enjoyed Fishing, camping, hunting, cattle roundups, and his motorcycle. He was a very hard worker.

Dennis is survived by his daughters: Candace L. Chandler (Alden Mosho) of Gibson, Idaho. Angela (Casey) Murillo of Pocatello, Idaho, and Lisa Ignace of Lincoln Creek, Idaho; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Andrea L. Chandler; his parents: Ross Chandler and LaFay Chandler; his brother, Boyd Chandler; his sisters: Cynthia Chandler, Marilyn Waters, and Donna Walters.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Coltrin Mortuary. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.