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Dennis Dean Bossert

May 11, 1950 - Aug. 23, 2025

Date of Service: Sep. 4, 2025

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RUPERT – Our beloved father and grandfather, Dennis Dean Bossert, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, at a care facility in Salmon, Idaho.

Dennis was born May 11, 1950, in Mobridge, South Dakota, the only child of Reinhold and Genevieve (Straub) Bossert. Dennis grew up in Rupert, Idaho, where he attended school, ultimately graduating from Minico High School in 1968. After graduation, Dennis completed Army National Guard boot camp in Fort Knox, Kentucky. He returned home and married Peggy Brown in December 1969. Together they had three children: Jasson, Brooke, and Holly. In his younger years, Dennis worked primarily at Cenex Co-Op “peddling gas” to farmers for nearly a decade and half. In June 1982, Dennis married Charlotte Reid and gained two bonus kids, Angela and Steve. Together, he and Charlotte had Chelsea. In 1984, Dennis began working as a reserve police officer. He found his true passion in serving his community, prompting him to attend POST and become a full-time officer for nearly 15 years for the City of Rupert. In August 1995, the third time really was the charm when he married Christal Startin. Dennis continued to serve the City of Rupert through his work in the city shop, the wastewater treatment plant, and as a code enforcement officer.

Throughout his lifetime and different careers, Dennis managed to accumulate countless friends and acquaintances. He was just easy to like! He had a charming personality and an infectious laugh. He loved the outdoors and taught his children to love fishing, camping, hunting, and four-wheeling. His children have cherished memories riding on the back of his different motorcycles and in the passenger seat of his Jeeps. He had an impressive memory and could easily recall birthdays and anniversaries. In his later years, he looked forward to weekly lunches with his crew. Dennis honored his parents and demonstrated commitment to family and friends. He was an example of strength and fortitude even as life’s trials seemed more than any one person should bear. He maintained his smile and his optimism through it all, and he has left a lasting impression on many.

He was preceded in death by his stillborn son, Jasson; his parents; his wife, Christal; and his daughter, Holly.

He is survived by his daughters, Brooke (John) Wiest and Chelsea (Stephen) Morley; bonus kids, Steve Orick (Monica White) and Angela (Anthony) Villa; along with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dennis leaves behind a life well-lived and well-loved and more than a few good stories that will be told for years to come.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 4, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, located at 1350 East 16th St., in Burley. Burial will follow at Rupert Cemetery. Family and friends will be received from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Thursday, preceding the funeral service.

Condolences for Dennis Dean Bossert

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From Teri Barnes:

So very sorry for your loss Chelsea and extended family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
RIP Dennis, Steve and Teri Barnes

From Ann Marion :

My deepest sympathy to family and friends. Dennis was a great friend and excellent police officer for the city of Rupert. He worked with my husband. Rest in peace, there are a lot of friends waiting for you in Heaven.

From Richard Castro RC:

From Richard and Edith Castro: Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dennis. Had good times hunting and working with Dennis, you will be missed buddy. Rest in peace.

From Annie Holmes:

Rest in peace Dennis! I will miss all our stories and laughs of days in our past. You will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers for your family. Annie & Marty

From Kristi (Sneddon) Halford:

Brooke - Sending you loves and prayers

From Julie Reynolds:

Sending you thoughts and prayers in the loss of Dennis. He was a kind, easy going guy, and fun to be around. Knew him long ago while he worked at Cenex in Rupert. RIP

From Barbie Ingalls Thornton :

Sending you all my love and prayers.

From Cathy N Ingalls:

Dear Brook, so sorry to hear of his passing...We enjoyed have you all for neighbors for many years...You are in our thoughts as you go thru this...RIP dear friend

From Keith Vilhauer:

I have nothing but fond memories of Dennis. His parents and mine were good friends, so we spent a lot of time together as kids. He was always a good friend and a fun guy to be around. We had the good fortune to have dinner with Dennis and other family and friends the last time we were in the Rupert/Burley area. He was his usual pleasant person to spend time with. Rest in peace my friend. I’m sure you’ll be missed by many. May God be with you.

From Kandy and Larry Moncher:

God speed. Sending prayers to all.

From Cathy Kraus:

We are so sorry to hear about Dennis. He was a kind man. Our love to you. Jerald and Cathy

From Tony and Judy Osborn and family :

Sorry for your loss Brooke and Chelsea and family. Our deepest condolences.

From Tammy Branson :

My deepest sympathies.

From Eric Nebeker, retired CCSO:

Sorry for your loss Dennis was a good man.
RIP brother in blue

From Marion Weickum:

To Dennis' family. I'm sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of us working together at the Rupert PD. A good officer and friend. He is now in the arms of Jesus.

From Felipe Gonzalez :

Sorry for your loss you guys are in my thoughts and prayers

From Jerry:

Rest in peace Dennis. Jerry and Claudia

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