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Walter Leonard Dennison
WILLIAMSVILLE, IL - Walter Leonard Dennison was born August 19, 1920, in San Jose, Ill. He was the son of Virgil and Glenna Mae Parsons Dennison.
On June 24, 1941, he married the most beautiful woman in the world, Lucille G. Clark. He worshipped her for 72 years and nine months.
He was preceded in death by a son, James; a grandson, Jimmie; brothers, Earl, Jim, Bob, Wilbur, and Zeke Dennison; and his sisters, Lydia Dambacher, Burl Dennis, Janet Antonocci and Martha Wheatley.
Mr. Dennison is survived by a son, Tom (Karen) Dennison; a daughter, Linda "Windy" (Ed) Bileck of Springfield; a daughter-in-law, Sue Dennison of New Jersey; a sister, Evelyn Freeman of Springfield; eight grandchildren and four step-grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He retired from the Illinois Terminal Railroad after many years. Mr. Dennison worked for farmers, Merle and Carl Jones, for over 20 years and retired as custodian for Williamsville United Methodist Church in Williamsville after ten years.
One of his biggest passions was watching the Junior High and High School Lady Bullets softball teams play. One of his proudest moments was being Co-Grand Marshal of the Williamsville Homecoming parade and wore his jacket with pride.
He played baseball for 25 years as a left-handed pitcher. He enjoyed watching baseball on television. He was an avid NASCAR Fan. Go Jimmie Johnson!
He was a member of the Williamsville United Methodist Church for over 40 years. He loved his church and church family.
Memorial can be made to the Williamsville United Methodist Church or the Memorial Hospice Program. He was taken up to heaven with the help of a special hospice nurse, Deb, and his loving family.
Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens. Rev. Dick Piscatelli will be officiating.
Burial will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery near Williamsville.
On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.
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Katie Wheatley
April 7, 2014
Uncle Leonard u were like a grandfather to me, u lived a wonderful life with aunt Lucy, now you are hanging out with my father & grandma Mae, we all love u
Erica Hoskins
March 27, 2014
It's been 5 days now that you've passed and this house just doesn't seem right without you in it. I had to say goodbye to you yesterday, and it was one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life. I'm going up to visit you sometime today. I feel like I've lost my legs without you here. I miss you every second of the day. I love you papa, always and forever. I love you, a bushel and a peck. <3
Debbie Trepanier
March 27, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss Marla.
Prayers are with you.
Judy (Harris) Zillion
March 25, 2014
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Leonard was such a nice and wonderful man. I have many fond memories of him.
Shelly Dennison~Lane
March 25, 2014
Tears fill my eyes when I think about your loss. I know there's a big family reunion going on now and my dad is telling his big brother the new joke he learned. My thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Lucy, Tommy, and Linda. Love always.
Jill Dorworth (Stone)
March 25, 2014
Heaven has gained one of the sweetest angels ever! My heart felt sympathies to the entire Dennison family. Love and miss you all!
Judy Large
March 25, 2014
Prayers for Lucille, Tom, Linda and family. One of my fondest memories is when he would come to my house when I was a little girl. He would play and guitar and sing "Little Angel with a Dirty Face". He never knew a stranger. God be with you in your loss.
Cathy Hughes (Tucker)
March 25, 2014
What a wonderful man! Growing up in the Williamsville UMC, I always looked forward to my Sunday hug from Leonard. As an adult I got my Sunday hugs from his brother Wilbur, and I can picture the two of them together again. Well done faithful servant and peace be with you! I will cherish that smile of yours until we meet again!
michael & sharron sherrock
March 25, 2014
Tom, linda & lucy
So sorry to hear that loenard has left us, he was a great man, we will never forget him,our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Phil Tucker
March 25, 2014
What a truly wonderful man!!! I will always remember Leonard at the Methodist Church making sure all of us kids behaved. He always asked my folks how we were doing when we were in the service and gone from home. I was very fortunate to have been home last summer and visited with Leonard and Lucy @ the Community Center.
Lori Long
March 25, 2014
He was an amazing, sweet man.I always looked forward to talking to him at the softball games. Just like his obituary said he loved and adored his beautiful wife, He will be missed.
Frank and Jackie Kohlrus
March 25, 2014
Linda and family, am sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I know Frank will miss your Dad coming to visit him at the shop. Prayers for the entire family.
The Moynahan's
March 25, 2014
To the family of Leonard Dennison - we all are so very blessed to have had Leonard in our lives. He was one of the kindest, sweetest men I have ever met. May he be at peace - sitting with Paul Poe and talking about those Lady Bullets... I will miss his sweet words of Lucy (the love of his life). We love you all.
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