From Lincoln, Nebraska.

Born on February 2, 1952.

Passed away on August 2, 2022.

Dennis was born in Lincoln, Nebraska and passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 of heart disease.

Dennis attended Bancroft Elementary, for gifted children on UNL campus. He attended University High before transferring to Lincoln High from which he graduated in 1971.  He studied art, drawing, & photography at UNL & Kansas City Art Institute.  He graduated from KCAI in 1981 with a degree in photography.

Besides working as a freelance photographer in Chicago, and in Kansas City, Dennis worked as the last elevator operator at Old City Hall in Lincoln,worked at Stovers Candy, he also worked for Lancaster Office of Mental Retardation (LOMR), Lancaster Manor, and retired from Molex.

Dennis maintained his love of photography as well as enjoying a wide variety of music. But no band could top The Rolling Stones!  At various times he enjoyed mountain biking, camping, kites and of course he loved chocolate! Dennis was a long time member of St Mark’s Episcopal Church on Campus, where he had many friends.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Harry V. Alfrey and his beloved yellow lab, Beau. He is survived by his mother, Helen Alfrey of Lincoln, Aunt Adela & Uncle Bob of Colorado, several cousins and his nephew, Brian Gerkensmeyer.

A prayer service was held Wednesday 8/10 at 7:30 pm at the Waverly Community Foundation: 11120 N 141st St. Waverly, NE.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday September 16, 2022 from 5:00-9:00 at the Wyuka Stables: 3600 O St., Lincoln, NE 68510. Dennis’s favorite pizza will be served, please come and join in sharing a memory you have of Dennis.

A private family inurnment will take place at the Wyuka Columbarium.

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be given to the Pershing Mural Historic Preservation.

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