Dennis Biel

Dennis Biel, passed away May 9, 2019 at his home after a long illness.  Dennis was born on July 19, 1953, the son of Eugene and Billie Biel and was raised in Leoti, KS.  He graduated from Wichita County High School in 1971.  Before his retirement, Dennis worked as an electrical lineman at various locations across the United States. 

Dennis is survived by his wife, Dorothy “Jean” Kipp-Biel,  two sons, Cameron and Aaron Biel, Pleasanton, CA;  step daughter, Andrea Petit, Colchester, United Kingdom; three grandchildren;  his parents, Eugene and Billie Biel, Leoti, Kansas; his sisters, Geri Appel  of Wichita, KS, Jeannine Ross, Leoti, KS, and Rebecca Carter, St. Johnsville, NY; his brother,  Paul Biel (Anita), Hutchinson, KS; sister in law, Carol Biel, Wichita, KS and brother in law, Mark Swift, Ferandino Beach, FL.  Dennis was predeceased by a brother Dale Biel, in 2011, a sister, Tina Swift, in 2012, and a brother in law, Kenneth Lerman, in 2014.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 1:00 pm at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Marienthal, KS.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Anthony’s of Padua in Leoti or the Wichita County Amusement Association.