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Dennis W. Wilson

1945 - 2020

Dennis W. Wilson obituary, 1945-2020, Bonner Springs, KS

BORN

1945

DIED

2020

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Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, Inc.

214 Oak Street

Bonner Springs, Kansas

Dennis Wilson Obituary

Dennis W. Wilson Dennis Wray Wilson, 74, of Lenexa, KS passed away on Sat., March 21, 2020 at the Advent Health Medical Center in Merriam, KS from Covid 19 virus. Due to circumstances beyond our control the Funeral services have been delayed. Dennis was born Nov. 18, 1945 in Fort Scott, KS. Dennis grew up in Fort Scott and graduated from Fort Scott High School. He received his Bachelor's degree in Biology from Pittsburg State College in 1968, a Master's degree in Biology at U.M.K.C. in 1973 and a Doctorate degree from the University of Kansas in School Administration in 1982. A former Biology Teacher for a time in Bonner Springs and later as a Principal and Superintendent of La Crosse USD 395 in west-central Kansas and in Labette County USD 506 in south-east Kansas and Lamar R-1 School District in southwest Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents Wray Olin Wilson in Sept. 1999 and Dorothy Ellen Wilson in Aug. 2007, his Stepmother June Wilson in May of 2008 and an infant sister who was stillborn. He is survived by his wife Joanna Wilson of the home. Three children Luke Anthony Wilson, MD and his wife Sarah of Leawood, KS; Derek Edward Wilson and Angela Andrew of Pittsburg, KS and Gina Marie McCabe and her husband Tim of Lenexa, KS. Six grandchildren Lauren, Luke Harris, Grace, Cecilia, Henry and Oliver.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Mar. 26, 2020.

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Judy Kohman

March 29, 2020

Joanna and family,

Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. We were so saddened to hear of Dennis's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have so many fond memories of Dennis and time spent with him and your wonderful family. Please take care and may God be with you and give you peace.

Love to you all,
Judy and Jerry Kohman and family

Alex Siebrasse

March 26, 2020

Joanna and family I am so sorry for your loss. You guys have been great friends of mine and my family for years and he will be missed greatly. I spent Thanksgiving with Joanna her brother and Dr . Wilson and I had a great time with them! Im honestly tearing up as I type this. You guys I am praying for you and I am deeply sorry for your loss.

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