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Dennis Aldred Obituary
Dennis Alan Aldred, died peacefully at home in the presence of family. Dennis attended Bradley University, graduating in 1962, with a degree in Chemistry. College also was the place he met his future wife, Betsy, whom he married in 1963. That fall, Dennis began working on his MBA at Illinois Institute of Technology and graduated in 1966. Dennis and Betsy celebrated that accomplishment by purchasing a VW Bug in Stuttgart, Germany and touring Europe for the summer. That fall, he began working as a consultant for CorPlan, a division of IIT.
Because of his familiarity with Europe, Dennis got many assignments of European hospitals and chemical companies. After several years, he branched off to begin his own company, Medical Technomics. Besides doing studies and consulting, Dennis saw a growing need for disposable laboratory equipment and eventually opened a manufacturing plant outside Warsaw, Poland. In addition, he started another company, CompuCart, for importing computer desks for school and home.
During off times, Dennis enjoyed being engaged in his daughters' activities, and later, his four grandchildren's lives. He also enjoyed archery, motorcycle riding, camping out west, hanging out with the York High School Class of 1954, and later, summers at the Lake House on White Lake in Michigan.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Florence "Betsy" Bliss Aldred; daughters, Jennifer (Pam Masek) Aldred, PhD. and Sarah (Chris) Aldred Fleege; and grandchildren, Lucas Fleege, Justin Fleege, Elliot Fleege and Olivia Elizabeth Berry.
Memorial Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2015. Memorial Services 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2015, at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 125 W. Church St., Elmhurst. Private interment Elm Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for St. Peter's United Church of Christ.
Funeral info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com.
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Pam Freeburg
October 15, 2015
Dear Betsy,
I was so sad to hear of your loss. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May all of the precious memories bring you comfort.
Joanna Hoelscher
October 14, 2015
Betsy: I saw Dennis's obit in the Tribune and am so very sorry this world has lost such a fine man. My condolences to you and your family. I've just gone something similar myself when my husband died somewhat unexpectedly last April and I know this can be difficult for loved ones to go thru. I'm so glad you have such a large family to love and support you and one another during this difficult time.
October 13, 2015
We were saddened to hear of Dennis's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Rich and Evie (French)Mazzoni
Green Valley, AZ
Bethany Jenkins
October 13, 2015
I have such fond memories of Dennis from growing up across the street from him. I remember his camper and his taking the family on west coast road trips, his motorcycle, his love of high end technology (I think he had the first laser disc videos I had ever seen) and his tolerance of his dog Houston's antics. Betsy, Jenny and Sarah, you are in my thoughts. I miss you and was saddened to get this news. Love and Peace.
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Edie Bliss Stubbs
October 12, 2015
Dennis was the Rock of our family. A very generous man, he was the Gold Standard in caring. We miss him already, but celebrate his life well lived and give thanks for his rest.
Virginia (Scholz) Horvath
October 12, 2015
God bless you Dennis, and condolences to your family.
Mike McLane
October 11, 2015
Dennis and I played a clarinet duet in a state band competition while in elementry school. Can't remember WHAT number we played and I KNOW we didn't end up in the top three, but it was a fun trip to Southern Illinois. See you later, Dennis.
Elaine Volle-Franz
October 11, 2015
To Betsy and Family ::::Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...
October 11, 2015
Dear Betsy and Family, So very sorry to hear of your loss. I have many happy and crazy memories of Dennis in York High and later too of the good days we all had trying to get you to be mayor! My thoughts are with all of you.
' With fond memories, Margaret Dimmitt Stack
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