Dennis R. Baden, 75, of Montpelier passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on February 27, 1950 in Bowling Green, Ohio to Albert and Florence (Risser) Baden.  Denny graduated from Montpelier High School in 1969.

Denny was a member of the Montpelier Moose, where he was at one time a Governor and served on the board.  He was also a volunteer fireman, and was appointed Montpelier Fire Chief in 1978.  Denny retired from Winzeler Stamping in 2015 after many years.  He then started his own mowing business.  At one time he also owned and operated Baden Tool Rental in Montpelier.  He was an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers and The Ohio State Buckeyes.

Denny is survived by his daughter Nikki (John Gallehue) Frantom of Montpelier; grandsons Garret (Jessi) Frantom of Pioneer and Heath Frantom of Montpelier; and great granddaughter Andi Frantom.  He was preceded in death by his father Albert Baden, mother Florence (Baden) Field, and sisters Letha and Becky Willet.

Visitation for Denny will be on Wednesday, August 20th from 2-7pm and from 10-11am on Thursday at the Thompson Funeral Home in Montpelier.  Services will be on Thursday at 11am at the funeral home with Jeff Lehman to officiate.  Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Montpelier.  Memorial contributions may be given to the Montpelier Fire Department or the Montpelier Moose.