Dennis R. Thompson, 63, of Hiawatha, died Nov. 3, 2025, after a hard battle with cancer.

Dennis was the youngest of three children born to Edgar W. Thompson and Dorothy H. (Smith) Thompson on Sept. 15, 1962, in Topeka. He grew up in St. Marys until the family moved to Hiawatha in 1976.

From 1980 to 1986, Dennis was a proud member of the Kansas Army National Guard. Being recognized in 1984 as soldier of the year.

Until declining health, Dennis has worked for Wenger Manufacturing in Sabetha for the last five years as a sand blaster. Prior to that, he worked for Crosswinds in Sabetha for 15 years in the quality assurance department.

Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Thompson (1987); and brother, Mike Thompson (2016).

He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Thompson of Hiawatha; sister, Kathy (Don) Lehmann of Olathe; nephews, Craig Lehmann of Gardner and Christopher Lehmann of Olathe; great-nephews, Paxton Lehman and Archer Lehmann; uncle, Dennis (Mary Jo) Smith of Troy; numerous cousins; and many good friends.

Services are planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha, with Pastor Rich Lehmkuhl officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Troy, with military honors courtesy of the Brown County Veterans Honor Guard.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday, and after 10 a.m. Saturday.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Dennis Thompson Memorial Fund, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha, KS 66434. Www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com.

The Sabetha Herald 11/12/2025