Dennis Wayne Hente, son of Lester William Hente and Alice L. Bouge Hente was born on August 23, 1944 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed this life on September 23, 2018 in Dexter, Missouri with his two sons by his side.  He was 74 years of age.

He graduated from the Central High School in Cape Girardeau, Missouri in 1962. 

He served in the United States Air Force.  He had worked in several jurisdictions as a Law Enforcement Officer. 

He enjoyed and loved doing his job and had several accomplishments and was recognized for his acts of service. 

After he retired from Law Enforcement he drove a commercial truck and was an avid photographer who loved to take pictures of all the beautiful destinations that he had seen. 

He enjoyed keeping a scrapbook and photo albums of his life’s journey. 

Survivors include: two sons, Keith Hente of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Sean Hente of St. Louis, Missouri and by one grandchild. 

He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Hente and David Hente.

A graveside service will be conducted on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri at 10:00 AM with Rev. Ken McAnulty officiating.