Dennis Kelseimer, 69, died at his home on Friday, August 9, 2013 in Newton. He was born June 3, 1944 in ElDorado to Ira and Margaret Collins Kelsheimer. He married Deanna Spore on August 3, 1978 in Kingman. They recently celebrated their 35th Anniversary.
He was in the Marine Corp when he began noticing symptoms of Multiple Scerosis (MS). He lived with MS for 49 years and Deanna cared for him until his death. In spite of his long term illness, Dennis was a thankful and happy person. His family was very important to him. He enjoyed World Wresling and was a Kansas City Chiefs fan. He was a member of the Meridian Baptist Church and always a "Marine".He is survived by his wife, Deanna; sons; Brian Kelsheimer and Trad Warren; daughter, Roxane Johns and spouse, Caleb; brothers, Ronald and David Kelsheimer; sisters, Phyllis Swarts, Cheryl Miller and Regina Peterson and two grand children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and infant son, Timothy Kelsheimer.
A memorial service is scheduled for Friday August 16. 2013 at the Petersen Funeral H ome Chapel.
