Dennis Pedersen

Obituary | Dennis M Pedersen | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)

November 13, 1949 - October 2, 2021

Dennis Pedersen, 71, died October 2, 2021 in Clay Center, KS. He was born on November 13, 1949 in Clifton, the son of Martin and Martha (Trybom) Pedersen.

Dennis was raised in the Clifton community and was a graduate of Clifton High School class of 1967. He served as a U.S. Army Ranger in Vietnam. Dennis married Mary Laughlin on August 10, 1970. He worked for Gilmore-Tatge manufacturing in Clay Center for 51 years, and currently held the position of president of the company. Mary preceded him in death on June 22, 2012.

In his free time, Dennis was an avid reader. He was a member of the BPOE and the American Legion Post 101 where he was past post commander.

Dennis was also preceded in death by his parents; stepfather Lyle Walters; and sister Sherry Montgomery.

Survivors:

Son: Chris and wife Paula Pedersen of Clay Center, KS

Son: Kevin and wife Lisa Pedersen of Clay Center, KS

Sister: Shirley and husband Milton Leiszler of Clifton, KS

Sister: Jeanna and husband Ron Fancella of Clay Center, KS

Companion: Carla Cummings of Manhattan, KS

Funeral Services: private services for the family will be held at a later date

Visitation: Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from 4-7 p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials: Friends of the Library or American Legion Post 101 c/o the funeral home