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Dennis William Leitner

Carbondale, Illinois

Dec 4, 1943 – May 9, 2024 (Age 80)

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BORN
December 4, 1943
DIED
May 9, 2024
AGE
80
LOCATION
Carbondale, Illinois

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CARBONDALE - Dennis William Leitner, 80, passed away at 4:07 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Dennis Leitner was born in Alton on Dec. 4, 1943. His father, the late Oscar William Leitner was a bank operator, and his mother, the late Muriel Gertrude (Block) Leitner...

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Juju Lamente sua perda . I am so sorry for your loss. I met Denny when he taught my stats class back in the early 90s. He was patient and kind. I remember running into both of you here and there in Carbondale.. You both have touched many lives. Sending hugs and prayers.

I did not know Dennis until about 10 years ago. Somehow, he heard about the Storybook ministry where prisoners read books to their children and then the books were sent to the children along with a recording of their voices. (The children were not present.) Dennis only got to volunteer once or twice because COVID ended Storybook. What I know about Dennis is so limited except in his compassion. He was boundless with compassion. It was an honor to know him briefly. God bless his family...