Dennis Lee Baer passed away at his residence in Junction City, KS on May 29th, 2020 at the age of 70.
Dennis was born in Junction City, Kansas on December 13, 1949 to Marvin and Helen (Heller) Baer. He attended Chapman High School and graduated in 1968. He then attended Salina VoTech for one year. He was a member of the National Guard for six years.
He had a long, successful career as an appliance technician. He worked at Sears for 25 years. He later owned his own appliance and repair business and worked for Waters True Value until his retirement. He also moonlighted as an appliance technician for many years. He greatly enjoyed being able to assist customers with their own home repairs while working at Waters.
On June 4th, 1992 he married Ileen Rider in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. During their marriage Dennis and Ileen owned a 67 Nova and 67/68/70 Chevelles. They enjoyed attending various car shows and he received numerous awards for his participation at these shows. He had a passion for vintage cars and is fondly remembered by his son Shawn for his love of a 64 Nova. He also greatly enjoyed traveling with his wife, hunting and westerns.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Baer and Helen (Heller) Baer; and his sister, Connie Baer.
He is survived by: his wife, Ileen Baer of the home; sons, Shawn (Allie) Baer, Chapman, Kansas and Justin Baer of Junction City, Kansas; daughter, Julie Ayers, Wamego, KS. Eight grandchildren, Kody, Brittany, Rachel, Brynna, Avery, Josie, Jerrigen and Ensley.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A graveside service will be held at the Indian Hills Cemetery in Chapman, Kansas at 10:00 a.m. June 5, 2020. Mark Hatcher, of the Junction City Church of the Nazarene will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Chapman Scholarship Fund in care of Londeen Funeral Home, PO Box 429, Chapman, KS 67431.