Dennis was an army veteran and part of the 101st Airborne. After his military service, he returned to Kansas where he had several jobs including construction supervisor. Dennis got his pilots license and had a passion for flying which he was able to use often in his work.
Preceded in death by his son Kenneth Riffel and survived by his sons Alan Lyne, Robert Riffel and daughters Lorrie Adkins, Denise Kalmer and Julie Jennings and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A graveside service with US Army honors for Dennis will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 14, 2024 at Valley of the Sun Cemetery, 10940 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248.