Dennis L. Wanner

Dennis Lamar Wanner, of Ephrata, PA entered into rest on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the age of 76, with close friends by his side, Ms. Cindy Mellinger and Mr. Ken Mellinger. Dennis, aka Denny, was born in Ephrata, the son of Elsie Naomi (Dyer) Spitler and Paul Edward Wanner.

As a Sargeant of the United States Army, Denny served in the Vietnam War (1969-1971). The U.S. Army recognized Denny with the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal. Denny was an active member of the Cocalico Valley VFW Post 3376 - The Ephrata VFW.

In his lifetime, Denny proudly loved his family, cherished his closest friends, and supported his fellow Veterans. Throughout his years, he loved spending time golfing, bowling, and playing softball for the Udder Choice or Hilltop teams. He could also be seen in town enjoying morning breakfasts at the Udder Choice or at the VFW enjoying cold beers with his buddies. He also enjoyed his alone time watching war documentaries.

Denny worked, and retired from, Blue Ridge Communications after 37 years of service.

Denny was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Larry Wanner. He’s survived by his daughters Melissa (Roger) Jones and Mandi (Dennis) Kenyon and their mother, Kristi (Keiser) Wanner; his grandchildren, Kaylee, Austin and Jack, and as of December 2025, his great-granddaughter, Lena Kaycie; in addition, his sisters Brenda Croft, Deborah Kimmel, and Sharon (Jeff) Geib, and his nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 6:00-7:00 PM and funeral service to follow from 7:00-8:00 PM at the Gravenor Sipler Funeral Home and Cremation located in Ephrata, PA. Graveside service will be held at Indian Town Gap National Cemetery on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 9:30-10:00 AM.