Dennis passed away on August 15, 2007.  He suffered a fatal heart attacked.  Several years prior, Dennis had heart-pass surgery.

Dennis and his wife, Adelyne had been married over 40 years and lived   in Schamburg, Illinois. 

He had two children: Jennifer and Jeffrey.  Jennifer is married to Keith Chambers and lives in Northern Illinois.  Jennifer is step-mom to Katie and Lauren and is expecting her first child in spring, 2011.  Jeffery lives with his partner, Gwen, in North Hollywood, California.

Dennis, a high school teacher, taught Latin and Math at Weber (1967 to 1970) and at Hoffman Estates,' Conant HIgh School for over 35 years.  He retired in 1998.

Dennis was an avid golfer and poker player, a die hard Cub and Bear fan and a member of his church choir.