Dennis Edmund Putman, 85, of Cheyenne, passed away on September 7 at Granite Rehab and Wellness. He was born February 1, 1935, in Palisade, Nebraska to Edmond and Hazel (Layton) Putman.
Dennis was primarily a carpenter but dabbled in many other things. Some of those things were having a shop in the mall that sold coffee mugs with pictures on them, a school bus driver, boy scout leader, owner of a carpet cleaning business and a delivery man for the Greely Tribune. But his most prized job was being a husband and father.
He also was an active member of The Gideon’s International in Greeley, Imperial and Cheyenne.
He is survived by his loving wife Arline; daughters, Lynnette (Tim) Stark and Patricia Putman; step-son, Joe (Darla) Tankersley; step-daughters, Carol McChesney, Elizabeth (Dale) Keen, Connie (Chuck) Budreau, Leslie Kenitzer ; 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-granchildren. As well as many friends and acquaintances.
Dennis is preceded by his parents; his first wife, Mary Ann Tallman; sister, Janice Goode; sons-in law, Gary McChesney and Rick Kenitzer.
Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 18, 2020 in Miracle Valley Church officiated by Pastor Eric Evans.
In lieu of flowers please donate to The Gideon’s International or Miracle Valley Church.