Dennis Jerome English, age 87, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away suddenly on July 29, 2026.

Born on September 6, 1938, in Winona, MN, Dennis was the beloved son of Arlo and Josephine English. He grew up in Albert Lea, MN, and graduated from St. Mary's College. Dennis pursued a career in Computer Programming at Univac, where he worked for 33 years. Later, he was a bright spot in many kids' days as a public school bus driver.

Dennis enjoyed spending time with family. He will always be remembered for being the captain of his speed boat, lunches with family, vacations up north, and many traveling adventures with his wife Nancy, who kept him active.

Dennis provided a life-saving bone marrow transplant to Mallory McInnis in 1989. Dennis and the family remained close ever since.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy; his children, Debbie (Joseph), Denise (Jim), Douglas (Gerda), and Daniel (Molly); his grandchildren, Ashley (Brad), Amanda (Justin), Jack (Ryan), Evan, Nadia, Gavin, Lily, Wyatt, Hayden, Anders, and Alyson; his great-grandchildren, Madelyn and Emery; his dog, Maddie; his siblings, Carol, Deanna (Larry), and Maureen (Mike); and in-laws, Roger and JoAnn.

Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Arlo and Josephine; siblings, David, Patricia, and Kathleen; and in-laws, Lyle and Darwin.

Dennis will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is somewhere on his speedboat listening to some Elvis.

Visitation will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday, August 7, 2026, at White Funeral Home, 12804 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337. Burial at Pleasant View Cemetery will follow the visitation.