I remember watching Dennis run track.....could not believe how fast he could run! And he participated in many other sports.....a very humble, kind man.
We met in Jr. High. Played football together on the defensive line and hunted ducks too. Dennis was fun, funny, upbeat and a good friend through high school. Thanks for our time Dennis. Thanks so much.
Dennis Scott Hollinger May 13, 1951 – July 16, 2016 Dennis was born in Hutchinson, Ks on Mother’s Day, May 13, 1951 to parents Lavon and Lorna Hollinger. His family moved to Wichita and Dennis attended Skinner Elementary for his primary grade school years. In 1963, his family moved from NE Wichita to NW Wichita and Dennis attended Pleasant Valley Middle School. Here, Dennis excelled in track and baseball. He also made many lifelong friends during his years at PVMS. Dennis then attended Wichita North High School, graduating in 1969. During his years at North, Dennis was very active in sports and played Center position on the Varsity football team and was on the Varsity Wrestling team. He was also a member of STUCO and Letterman’s Club. On August 8, 1970 Dennis married Debbie Breit (Wichita North High Grad, 1969) and they were married for 33 years until their divorce in 2004. Dennis and Debbie had two children, Jeffery Scott born May 22, 1972 and Kimberly Suzanne born February 2, 1975. While raising their children, Dennis worked as a customer service representative for Continental Airlines from 1973 – 1995. His employment with Continental took him to work in Wichita, Denver, Houston, and Kansas City. During this time, Dennis also started his own lawn business (Sodbusters) with his son, Jeff. He enjoyed the many hours he got to spend out working outside with his tractor and bonding with his son. In 1995, Dennis left Continental and returned to college to obtain his Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, MO. He graduated with his doctorate in the spring of 1999. In 2002, Dennis and Debbie opened Hollinger Chiropractic Clinic in Wichita. It also during this time that Dennis his passion for teaching Math and Science to high school students in USD 259. Unfortunately, in 2007, Dennis was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure and COPD. He was placed on a heart transplant list but opted to have a Left Ventral Assistive Device (mechanical heart) implanted in 2014. His health continued to deteriorate and on July 7, 2016 he was placed on Hospice. He was able to spend his final days with family and reconnecting with dear friends from Pleasant Valley Middle School, Wichita North, and Continental Airlines. Dennis peacefully passed away on July 16, 2016 surrounded by family. Dennis’ greatest joy in life were his children and grandchildren and he was one of theirs. He leaves behind wonderful memories and continues to be loved and missed daily by family and friends. Dennis is survived by his children: Jeff and Dena Hollinger; Kim and Brent Sutton; grandchildren: Taylor Sutton, Zach Sutton, Christopher Sutton; and Caitlyn (Tanner) Neuendorf, Alex Hollinger, and Emilee Hollinger.
Dennis came to Pleasant Valley after 6th grade. That summer I was playing baseball one afternoon at the ball diamond with Steve Wilson and some others. Dennis came over to us. We found out he was our age. As we were talking we could tell he was taller than all of us. He mentioned that he was already shaving. That really
surprised Steve and I. He was our center during Junior High at 5 ft 6 in. And as was mentioned he could really
run the 100 and the 440 yards. He always had a great sense of humor.
LaDonna Coder (Ishida)
I remember watching Dennis run track.....could not believe how fast he could run! And he participated in many other sports.....a very humble, kind man.
Edward Blincoe
Ed Blincoe
We met in Jr. High. Played football together on the defensive line and hunted ducks too. Dennis was fun, funny, upbeat and a good friend through high school. Thanks for our time Dennis. Thanks so much.
Julie Fox (Hall)
Dennis Scott Hollinger May 13, 1951 – July 16, 2016 Dennis was born in Hutchinson, Ks on Mother’s Day, May 13, 1951 to parents Lavon and Lorna Hollinger. His family moved to Wichita and Dennis attended Skinner Elementary for his primary grade school years. In 1963, his family moved from NE Wichita to NW Wichita and Dennis attended Pleasant Valley Middle School. Here, Dennis excelled in track and baseball. He also made many lifelong friends during his years at PVMS. Dennis then attended Wichita North High School, graduating in 1969. During his years at North, Dennis was very active in sports and played Center position on the Varsity football team and was on the Varsity Wrestling team. He was also a member of STUCO and Letterman’s Club. On August 8, 1970 Dennis married Debbie Breit (Wichita North High Grad, 1969) and they were married for 33 years until their divorce in 2004. Dennis and Debbie had two children, Jeffery Scott born May 22, 1972 and Kimberly Suzanne born February 2, 1975. While raising their children, Dennis worked as a customer service representative for Continental Airlines from 1973 – 1995. His employment with Continental took him to work in Wichita, Denver, Houston, and Kansas City. During this time, Dennis also started his own lawn business (Sodbusters) with his son, Jeff. He enjoyed the many hours he got to spend out working outside with his tractor and bonding with his son. In 1995, Dennis left Continental and returned to college to obtain his Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, MO. He graduated with his doctorate in the spring of 1999. In 2002, Dennis and Debbie opened Hollinger Chiropractic Clinic in Wichita. It also during this time that Dennis his passion for teaching Math and Science to high school students in USD 259. Unfortunately, in 2007, Dennis was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure and COPD. He was placed on a heart transplant list but opted to have a Left Ventral Assistive Device (mechanical heart) implanted in 2014. His health continued to deteriorate and on July 7, 2016 he was placed on Hospice. He was able to spend his final days with family and reconnecting with dear friends from Pleasant Valley Middle School, Wichita North, and Continental Airlines. Dennis peacefully passed away on July 16, 2016 surrounded by family. Dennis’ greatest joy in life were his children and grandchildren and he was one of theirs. He leaves behind wonderful memories and continues to be loved and missed daily by family and friends. Dennis is survived by his children: Jeff and Dena Hollinger; Kim and Brent Sutton; grandchildren: Taylor Sutton, Zach Sutton, Christopher Sutton; and Caitlyn (Tanner) Neuendorf, Alex Hollinger, and Emilee Hollinger.
Merrill Mauk
Dennis came to Pleasant Valley after 6th grade. That summer I was playing baseball one afternoon at the ball diamond with Steve Wilson and some others. Dennis came over to us. We found out he was our age. As we were talking we could tell he was taller than all of us. He mentioned that he was already shaving. That really
surprised Steve and I. He was our center during Junior High at 5 ft 6 in. And as was mentioned he could really
run the 100 and the 440 yards. He always had a great sense of humor.
Patricia Jackson (Savely)
I wish Dennis was here for this reunion. I enjoyed getting reacquainted with him.
Julie Fox (Hall)
Dennis will be missed. So many gone too soon. We will remember those classmates as we gather to reunite and reconnect at the reunion this weekend.