Dennis William Gleason, 65, of Seneca, Kansas passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at his home.

Dennis was born in Seneca to William and Evelyn (Goodman) Gleason of Goff, Kansas on December 13, 1954. He graduated from Nemaha Valley High School in 1972. Dennis worked as a mechanic for his dad at Gleason Chevrolet for many years until its closure. He then worked in the door division for Koch and Company, Seneca. On March 20, 2010, he married Betty Jones in Seneca, Kansas.

For many years, he enjoyed building the motors and helping Olberding's #45 Heideman Race Team.  Dennis was an avid sports fan of Kansas State University, the Kansas City Royals, the Kansas City Chiefs and NASCAR.

He is survived by his wife Betty; sister Sondra Rogers, Manhattan; brother Roger (Jolene) Gleason, Kansas City, Missouri; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Dennis was proceeded in death by parents, William and Evelyn Gleason; his brother-in-law, Kent Rogers; and a sister-in-law, Bernice Patterson.

A Celebration of Life for Dennis will be Saturday, November 7th with visitation starting at 1 PM followed by services at 2 PM at Lauer’s Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers they family request donations be made in Dennis's honor to Valley Hope of Atchison, Kansas, in care of the family.  www.lauerfuneralhome.com.