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Dennis Fink Obituary

Dennis E. Fink passed away on July 16, 2020 at the age of 76. Dennis graduated from Wyomissing High School in 1962. He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, graduating from the Air Force Academy in 1966, serving his country as a pilot in Vietnam where he flew an F-100 Super Saber. He later served as an instructor at the Air Force Academy. He completed two master’s degrees, one in chemistry from Colorado State University, and one in Biochemistry from the University of California Riverside. He was married and divorced twice. Besides having one son from his first marriage, he also became a foster parent and cared deeply for those children while in his care. He also enjoyed sharing his love for reading by delivering books with the bookmobile for the Reading Public Library. He continued to study and put his knowledge to use researching cures for heart disease and ways to reduce the effects of aging. Dennis was predeceased by both parents, Harold and Barbara Fink, and a brother Terry Fink, all of Wyomissing. He is survived by his son Mike Fink, daughter-in-law Lorna, grandson Liam, brother Greg Fink, sister-in-law Jeannie, nephew Eric Fink (son of Terry), nephew Ben Fink (son of Greg), and niece Bridget Glover (daughter of Greg). Services are private. In Lieu of Flowers donations can be made in his name to Veterans Making a Difference 2414 Spring Street West Lawn, PA 19609 Arrangements Thru Feeney Funeral Home, Inc. 625 N. 4th Street at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601, . Obituary and condolences at www.johnpfeeney.com.

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Published by Reading Eagle from Jul. 25 to Jul. 26, 2020.

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Gary Grubbs

August 10, 2020

Dennis will be missed. He was a neighbor and was a very generous and caring person. We helped him with some of his Foster children over the years. He was very caring and a great role model for those children.

Rick Cree

August 6, 2020

GREAT person ... OUTSTANDING classmate ... USAFA Cheerleader. Another of the Long Blue Line gone too soon. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

Brenda Perez

July 30, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joseph B. Homsher

July 29, 2020

A classmate, a warrior, a friend. I can not think of another person my age who was as dedicated to duty & his beliefs. I am so honored to have known him & admire his honesty & truth. We have lost a great man too early. May we learn from his example. I am so proud to have known him.

Lori Snyder

July 29, 2020

Sorry for your family's loss.He was a good man and tried to help alot of kids.

David Rohrbach

July 28, 2020

I had the honor of racing with Dennis for many years. One of the kindest men in the paddock who was always willing to lend a hand. Many times we helped each other however we could. Thank you for your service and I hope your wings allow you to soar higher than ever before. You will be greatly missed my friend

July 27, 2020

RIP my friend. God bless your family in these trying times. I’m prayer for you all.

Frank Allbee & Kathy Allbee

July 26, 2020

Dennis's son Mike and daughter in law Lorna are our next door neighbors. Dennis had to have been a very caring person who set a good example because Mike and Lorna are very caring and great neighbors. We are very sorry to hear of this tragic loss. Prayers and thoughts for the family.
Frank and Kathy Allbee

Rebecca Chadwick

July 26, 2020

Dennis was a foster dad to my son before we adopted him. He made a huge difference in my son's life. He was a very special man and will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss.

ALLEN KOHL JR.

July 26, 2020

Very sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. My parents and his were friends for many years. Dennis and I shared birth year and service in USAF during the Vietnam Era. Condolences to his family.

July 25, 2020

Dennis,God Bless You and Thank You for serving.Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to your entire family.Our prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Wyomissing Neighbors

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July 25, 2020

May God bless this family. Very heartbreaking. Thoughts and many prayers.

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