He was born September 21st, 1949 to Jones “Edward” and Frances (Adams) Wallen in Bloomington, IL.
On September 24th, 1999 he married Sandra Kirby.
He is survived by his daughter Denna (Craig) Satchwell of Le Roy; his grandchildren: Kayden Wallen, Carson (Geddy) Grove of Urbana, Delaney Satchwell of Le Roy, and DJ Satchwell of Le Roy; his brothers: Ben (Gayle) Wallen of Pekin and Don (Sharon Halpin) Wallen of Cornell; his niece Laura (Jeremy) Garrett of Groveland; and nephew Craig (Natalia) Wallen of Miami, FL.
Dennis was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra; his parents; his sister Connie Hopper and by his infant brother.
He worked for Eureka for many years, then Country Financial.
He loved flying RC planes and shared his passion and knowledge with others as a flying instructor. He also enjoyed sailing his Sunfish on Evergreen Lake, cooking, gardening, and wood-working.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dennis’s name to SIRS Model Airplane Club (C/O John Cralley 815 Manchester Rd Normal Il 61761) or to OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois (www.osfhealthcare.org/childrens).
Condolences may be offered to the family at eastlawnmemorial.com.
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