Dennis Wayne Lindow

Lindow, Dennis Wayne Born April 17, 1940 Passed away March 24, 2007 Dennis was born in Minneapolis, MN to Fred & Emma Lindow. In 1948, Dennis graduated from Edison High School in Mpls. He continued his education at the University of Minnesota earning a bachelor's degree in Engineering and later attended Santa Clara University, earning a Masters Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Dennis worked at Lockheed in Sunnyvale, CA for 30 years during which he worked on may projects for the military and communication industries. After moving to San Jose, CA, Dennis married Barbara Ann Reid in 1967. They had two sons, Jason Reid and Jonathan Frederick. Dennis passed away in his sleep on Saturday, March 24, 4 days following the death of his wife and 13 years after surviving a stroke. Dennis was a loving father and husband and a friend to many. He is survived by his sons; and 2 grandchildren, Hayley Suzanne and Noah Alexander. While in Minnesota, Dennis was a mainstay on the 1958 Edison football, track and the basketball regional runner up team, he also had his poker games and was one of the young elite to first "Swamp" at Mayslack's. Stories of his model airplanes, speeders, knowledge of Fred's Chevy's odometer, and partying will be remembered by his friends at their monthly Saturday breakfast gathering at Elsies on April 14th at 9 am. He will be missed, but we know he is at peace. A small celebration of his life with family and friends will be held on Sunday, April 1st at 10 am-12 noon at Barbara Lindow's home in Citrus Heights, CA. Reicherts Funeral Services 916-729-2229
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.