Dennis R. Fulton Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Dennis Richard Fulton, who passed away at age 74 on Sunday, July 26, 2020. The scholarship was created by his wife, Connie, along with their family and friends in honor of Dennis’ life-long work as a funeral director. The scholarship provides support to students enrolled in DMACC’s Mortuary Science program. Dennis spent 52 years in funeral service serving countless families at Estel-Perrin’s in Marshalltown, Dunn’s Funeral Home in Des Moines, Turner Funeral Home and Cedar Memorial in Cedar Rapids and the Greer Funeral Home in Waterloo. He and Connie also started CODEMIDE Associates, an asset and recovery firm. Dennis received a degree from Muscatine Community College in 1965 and then graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Mortuary Science in 1967. He was an active community member, serving in many capacities at local organizations including the Masonic and Shrine, Cedar Rapids Washington High Athletic Club, Marion Christian Church, Des Moines Jaycees, and the El Kahir Shrine.