Dennis "Peeps" Dwayne Vandiver II

Dennis Dwayne Vandiver II, formerly of Warsaw, Indiana was affectionately known to his family as “Peeps” passed away unexpectedly at 11:12 a.m. on Friday, November 29, 2019 in Michigan City, Indiana at the age of 43. 

He was born on February 7, 1976 in Goshen, Indiana to Carolyn Jane (Vest) Wilson and Dennis Dwayne Vandiver.

Peeps was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana where he attended Wawasee High School in Syracuse, Indiana.  He worked in construction for the majority of his life.  He was a loving father and son, and will be missed. 

He is survived by his Fiancée:  Staci Willard (Warsaw, Indiana); two sons:  Braxton and Brody Vandiver (Warsaw, Indiana); daughter:  Adrienne Caldwell (Logansport, Indiana); three grandchildren; father and step-mother:  Dennis Dwayne and Debra Vandiver (Anderson, Indiana); and his mother and step-father:  Carolyn Jane and Kevin Wilson (Elkhart, Indiana).  He also leaves behind his brother:  Marcus Vandiver (Frankton, Indiana); and two sisters:  Julie (Sherman) Dalton (Statesville, North Carolina); Misty Neal (North Webster, Indiana).  He was preceded in death by his sister, Christy Vandiver and his grandparents.           

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.

Those wishing to contribute, memorial donations will be designated to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana  46580 to go towards funeral expenses.

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