Dennis grew up in Michigan prior to attending Freed Hardeman University where he graduated with a degree in Bible in 1978. He and Carolyn were married in 1981. They moved to Lenexa, Kansas, in 1987 when Dennis started a blind and shade business that he still operates. Carolyn is a retired registered
nurse. Carolyn & Dennis have three married children: Allison and
husband Tyler Murphy, Melissa and husband Ryan Bennink, son Bradford (1985-2014), and daughter-in-law Brittany. Allison, Tyler, Melissa, and Ryan are members at 151st Street.
Dennis enjoys cycling on a tandem bicycle with Carolyn, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. He served
the congregation as deacon of Evangelism until being appointed to serve as an elder in 2013.
Elder
Ken Steggerda
Building
Brandon Holley