Dennis Alan Reich

Dennis Alan Reich, age 78, of Springboro, OH; died Wednesday January 22, 2025 at Kettering Health Main Campus. Dennis was born in Dayton, OH at Miami Valley Hospital which is the same hospital that his son nwasborn 58 years later.

He was drafted into the Air Force and served for 4 years as a jet engine mechanic in Lubbock, Texas.

Dennis then spent some time In California working at a music shop in Venice pursuing his love of music and song writing. He then returned to Ohio and graduated from the Dayton Art Institute. As a young man Denny moved to many different places as a draftsmen and ultimately returned to Dayton.

He retired from Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Georgetown Kentucky following 15 years of service.

Denny and Ann were married in 2001, he retired in 2004 and they had Christopher in 2005.

Although Denny and Ann were only married 23 years they knew each other 45 years. Ann was 17 when they met, he was the love of her life and they were each other's best friends

He was preceded in death by his mother(Irene Reich), father (Homer Reich) and brother (Thomas Reich)

He was a loving husband and father to his wife Ann Reich and his son Christopher.

Dennis is survived By his two sisters and their families (Beverly and Phil Stine , Debbie and Bob Trivett),

his 2 brothers-in-laws and their families ( Dave and Lynn Derby and Steve Derby).

Dennis, as a young man was very interested in cars and even remodeled some them, including his Henry J and Corvette. He was a singer, songwriter, artist, photographer and guitar player.

He often spent time in Nashville recording his songs.

He was a deeply spiritual person and was a member of Heartfulness Institute of Dayton Ohio.

He was a devoted follower of the teachings of Eckhart Tolle,

he helped multiple people make and edit videos for their Youtube channels ,

his last act was writing and finishing a book on spirituality. Ann and Chris will focus on publishing it.

He was always helping people, he was a counselor, teacher, repairman and good friend to many.

He always had a smile and had a fun-loving personality,

To Christopher's friends , he was referred to as just "Denny",

He was a devoted father to Chris, they shared the love of music , singing , spiritual teachings, laughter, and spending time together.

Denny, Ann and Chris referred to themselves as the 3 amigos.

A celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

If desired, donations may be made to : Heartfulness of Dayton