Dennis Elliot Stiehm, age 79, of Edina, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born in Charlotte, Michigan, on December 4, 1946.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Lois and Farrell Stiehm; his brothers, Jeffrey and Phil; his sister, Lois Emily; and his grandparents, Clarence and Anetta Stiehm.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Sandy; his son, Michael and his wife, Liza; and his grandsons, Niko and Luca. He is also survived by his brothers, Farrell II (Linda), Clarence II (Vivian), and Walter (Gina); his sisters, Sandy and Cindy; his sister-in-law, Tere, and her sons, Philip and Dennis; in-laws; nieces, nephews, and their children.

Dennis dedicated over 20 years to Northwest Automatics, where he worked his way up to Vice President of Manufacturing. In 1987, he became a partner in founding Merit Corporation, machining parts for U.S. Divers. He retired from Merit in 1995. Following retirement, Dennis taught himself the stock market, which quickly became his

passion. He remained an active and dedicated investor for the rest of his life.

In his younger years, Dennis played farm ball and carried his love of sports into adulthood, eventually becoming an avid golfer. He and Sandy enjoyed daily walks around their neighborhood and nearby lakes. Together, they also shared a love of travel, visiting destinations including Florida, Hawaii, and Europe.

A celebration of life will be held on June 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cremation Society of Minnesota, Edina Chapel, 7110 France Avenue South, Edina, MN.

Dennis will be remembered for his strong work ethic, quiet determination, and deep devotion to his family. He found joy in life’s simple routines—time spent with loved ones, a walk on a familiar path, or following the ups and downs of the market. His steady presence, sense of humor, and unwavering love will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but the memories he created will continue to live on in the hearts of his family forever.

In lieu of flowers, family kindly requests that you make a donation to Shriners Children's Hospital.