Dennis W Stewart
Born: April 9th, 1957
Died: February 23rd, 2018
Obituary
Mr. Dennis W. Stewart, 60, of Burlington, died at 8:40 a.m., Friday, February 23, 2018 at Great River Medical Center Emergency Room.
Born April 9, 1957 in Burlington, he was the son of Josephine Frances (Cicco) Stewart.
Dennis worked for Burlington Northern Santa Fe for 25 years starting as a journeyman and working his way up to certified electronic Technician, most recently taught at Carl Sandburg College as an Adjunct Professor for 4-years, and also worked at Hawkeye Group, General Electric, Mississippi Bakery and Naifeh's, Dennis along with his wife owned Elite Concrete Impressions and S&S Midstream.
His love was for woodworking, making curio cabinets, bowling at the Bowl Inn in his younger years, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was looking forward to spending time with his family in his new 5th wheel camper.
Dennis graduated from Burlington High School in 1975. He went on to SCC and received two degrees in Mechanical Technology & Electronics'.
Survivors include his high school sweetheart and wife Jonie of 42 years; daughters, Julie (Kevin) Newberry of Burlington; Jill Stewart of Mifflinville, PA; and two grandchildren Draven & Lilyanna Newberry whom he loved dearly; one brother, Frederick D. Stewart of Topeka, KS; and several Nieces and Nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother Josephine.
The funeral service for Mr. Dennis W. Stewart will be 11 a.m., Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Lunning Chapel. Pastor JudyAnn Morse officiating. Interment will be at Aspen Grove Cemetery. Friends may call after noon on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m.
A memorial has been established for the local Diabetes Association and the University of Iowa Eye Research Project Usher.