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Age 79, of Edina and Woman Lake, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2011. Jesus has joyfully reunited Dennis in Heaven with his wife of 55 years, Joan (Bleich) Wuebker, daughter, Margaret (Wuebker) Mann, his parents, siblings and close friends. Dennis was born October 14, 1931 and raised in Jefferson, IA, where he was a star athlete and graduated at the top of his class. He worked his way through Drake University as a scholar-athlete, an Air Force ROTC cadet, a Supervalu employee and a member of the singing group, Harmony Huddle. Upon graduation, Dennis married Joan, his college sweetheart, and served 4 years active duty in the U.S. Strategic Air Command as a bomber pilot. Dennis earned his MBA from Michigan State as part of Supervalu's management development program. He retired as Vice President for Store Development in 1990 after 41 years with the grocery wholesaler. His major achievements include introducing the superstore concept to the U.S. and developing the Cub franchise. Dennis was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed activities with his family, whether it was coaching his daughters' sports teams, sharing scouting and hobbies with his son, or traveling with his children and grandchildren. Dennis was an avid sportsman who enjoyed fishing and taking care of the nesting loons and other wildlife who shared the family retreat on Woman Lake. With his wife, Dennis spearheaded the effort to save a sensitive wildlife habitat on Woman Lake from development. Dennis's favorite memories involved travel with Joan, whether it was retailer trip, a cross-country family vacation, or an adventure among the Italian ruins with close friends. Dennis will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on through son, Peter, (Betsy); daughters, Teri Wuebker, Lisa (Lou) Malice, Jenny Wuebker; five grandchildren, Erin, Ben and Jessica Wuebker, Olivia and Frank Malice; many relatives and friends. Funeral mass will be held Saturday, February 26 at 11 AM Church of St. Patrick's, Edina, corner of Valley View and Gleason. Visitation 1 hour prior.

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