Dennis Lee Oliver

1954 - 2023

Dennis Lee Oliver, 69, of Quincy, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died on December 28, 2023, at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Living, surrounded by his family.

Dennis was born to Gale and Imogene (Reed Oliver) on December 15, 1954, in Pittsfield, Illinois. He graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1973 and attended Hannibal LaGrange College and Quincy College. Dennis married Lori Ann (Miller) on May 1, 1999.

Dennis began his life-long career in radio at Pittsfield's WBBA radio station where "something clicked." He went on to work at Quincy College's radio station before moving back to Pittsfield. In 1984 Dennis went on-air at WQCY in Quincy, where he launched a new era of radio in the area, the Top 40.

Dennis started as morning host at KRRY (now known as 100.9, the Eagle) where he would serve as morning host until his retirement in 2016. Dennis was a familiar, friendly voice to listeners throughout the Quincy area for over 40 years. On the event of his retirement, Mayor Kyle Moore declared December 16, 2016, as 'Dennis Oliver Day'.

In addition to his long career on the radio, Dennis was committed to the Quincy Community. He was involved in many organizations including the Special Olympics and D.A.R.E. Along with his co-host and long-time friend, Jeff Dorsey, Dennis was helped to begin the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Dennis was awarded the Crimestoppers's Outstanding Board Member award in 2003 and was named citizen of the year by Quincy's Police Department.

He was also a proud, lifetime member of the ZZ Top Fan Club.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in law, Russ and Lucy Miller; stepson, Mark Bocke; sister-in-law Sandy Fleshner; brother-in-law, Don Henderson; nephew, Brett Miller; and his beloved dog, Chance.

He is survived by his wife, Lori, his son, Kory Oliver (fiancée Natalie) of Wentzville, MO; stepchildren, John Bocke II, Kyle (Jera) Bocke, Nick Bocke, all of Quincy and Rachel (Nathan) Wallen of Macomb; three grandchildren, Harrison Bocke, Finley and Maxwell Wallen; and his dogs, Scooter, and Jack.

He is also survived by 5 brothers and sisters in-law, Lesly (Rex) Hicks and Susie Henderson of Hannibal, MO, Randy (Debbie) Miller and Rusty (Sondi) Miller of Quincy, and Rick (Mary) Miller of Riverview, FL. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

A visitation will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024, from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home; a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Ambiance, 5225 Kochs Ln., Quincy. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association or the Mark Bocke Scholarship Fund at Quincy Notre Dame.

Messages may be shared online atwww.dukerandhaugh.com.