Dennis Lee Train, 72, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019, after suffering from lung disease. Dennis was born February 1, 1947, in Salina, KS, to Kermit and Ruth Train. He grew up on a farm there and garnered his early education at a one-room schoolhouse in Salina. He was the youngest of five siblings.

D ennis graduated from East High School. He served in the Texas Army Air National Guard following. He then embarked on his longstanding career in the aviation industry after becoming an aircraft and helicopter mechanic working for General Dynamics in Denton, TX. He even held his pilot's license at one time and enjoyed taking his sons flying. In the mid 1970s, Dennis and his family returned to the Wichita area, where he started his 37-year career at Cessna. Dennis moved to Andover, KS, in 1996 and lived there until his death.

D ennis was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was actively involved with his church, Eastminster Presbyterian, and in the community. He had a playful and adventurous spirit, loved the outdoors and could often be found discovering new places to hike or ride his motorcycle. He also enjoyed playing golf and pickleball, working on his cars, catching the latest NASCAR or NHRA events on TV and listening to classic country music in his spare time.

D ennis is survived by his three children, Brad Train (wife, Michelle) of Andover, Bruce Train (Wichita) and Amy Train (Monument, CO); 6 grandchildren, Taylor, Shelby, Bryan, Andrew, Jacob and Riley Train; 3 great grandchildren, Benton, Barrett, Remy; and sister Kerma Karoly (Chicago, IL). He was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit and Ruth Train; and siblings, Martha Cook, Larry Train, Marilynn Drescher.

V isitation will be Thursday, May 2, from 6-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 502 W Central, Andover, KS, 67002. Church service will be Friday, May 3, at 10:30 a.m., with visitation at 9 a.m., at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1958 N Webb Rd, Wichita, KS, 67206. A one-hour reception will follow. Internment will be at Elmwood Cemetery, 501 E 12th, Augusta, KS, 67010.

M emorial donations may be made to Eastminster Missions ~ Dennis Train Memorial c/o Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1958 N. Webb Rd., Wichita, KS 67206.