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Edwin Dentz Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Charles A. (Al) Blackburn
December 19, 2008
My contact with Eddie Dentz was limited to the 1941-1942 academic year – my first at DC’s Calvin Coolidge High School. During that year Eddie was commanding officer of the school’s Cadet Corps regiment; I was a private. However, even from my lowly station during that brief period I soon realized that Eddie’s conduct, not only as a cadet officer, but in all aspects of life, was worthy of admiration and emulation.
Barbara Riley
December 19, 2008
To my Aunt Evey,
I have so many happy childhood memories of visiting you and Uncle Eddie, every Christmas and in the summertimes. I hope you will be comforted by all of the very wonderful condolences of your friends. Uncle Eddie will definitely be missed. God bless you!
All our love, Barbara, Timmy, Jenny and Katie
Janis Gold
December 18, 2008
I met Eddie Dentz when I came to work for the City of Alexandria in September 1980. He was in charge of the Alcoholism Services Division. He was revered for his gentle leadership style, his humor, his compassion, and his support for his staff and for the agency clients. I can picture his smile and remember his soft voice. My thoughts are with his family.
George & Bonnie Shirk
December 16, 2008
Evey, We were so sorry to hear of Eddie's death.... He will be missed so very much by so many. All the years of service to others will now certainly leave a void without him. He did so much for my mother and for EJ when they needed help, as did you. Thank you again for all of that. We hope that you can find some comfort in all the wonderful memories you must have.
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Chuck Cunningham
December 15, 2008
Eddie was a true gentleman, a selfless servant and fine leader who made the American Legion a better and more effective organization and Virginia Boys State a better and more successful program. I was fortunate to work with him for many years on the latter and am saddened by his passing. Deepest sympathy to his family for your loss.
Kevin and Lyn McDonald
December 15, 2008
Dear Evey, We are so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. We so enjoyed you as our neighbors, and still think of Ed as he so carefully tended the roses (and taught me to do so!) in the garden between our homes. God Bless.
David Braun
December 15, 2008
Dear Evey and American Legion members:
Eddie Dentz was beyond doubt a “one-of-a-kind” gentleman who epitomized the label the “greatest generation.” He served this nation with his military and civilian service and continued on for countless years with the American Legion and its Boys State program. I am grateful to have known Eddie and will miss his always-positive attitude and sage advice. What a wonderful person. I suspect there are some new Legion Posts being organized in heaven.
Jane Woods
December 13, 2008
Dear Evey~ I am so saddened by your loss. Eddie was indeed a Virginia gentleman who touched so many lives with his service. We will miss him. May you find comfort in the warmth of beautiful memories.
Brett & Jessica Reistad
December 13, 2008
Eddie Dentz was a truly wonderful man - a friend, a mentor and a consumate gentleman. His contributions to Veterans, his Country and his beloved American Legion will be long remembered. Our deepest sympathy to the love of his life, Evey and family on your loss.
Sheri Masek
December 13, 2008
Dear Evey and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Eddie. He was a wonderful man and he contributed so very much to everything and everyone he touched and was involved in. He always had a warm smile and a kind word whenever I saw him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Love, Sheri Masek
ROGER MESSIER
December 13, 2008
A TRUE GENTLEMAN, HONORABLE AND GREAT FRIEND. YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED
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