Topeka - Dennis Richard Craig, 84, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on June 28, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Warren and Mae (Taddiken) Craig. Dennis grew up in Iowa and lived in Topeka for many years.

Dennis served in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1962 as an Airman First Class, Medical Specialist, with the 815th Medical Group at Forbes Field in Topeka. He graduated from Washburn University in 1968 with a Business Degree. He found his calling in the copy machine
business while he worked for Wolfe's Camera Shop during college. Dennis went on to co-founded Century Business Systems, a photocopy and business machines company serving Manhattan and the surrounding areas; where he retired as president at the age of 70. He was a member of Lowman United Methodist Church in Topeka. Dennis was a member of AA for over 30 years.

Dennis was married to Juanita Bacon on September 11, 1960, in Topeka, they later divorced. He married Janice (Green) Savaiano on October 11, 1991, in Topeka. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents.

Dennis is survived by his wife Janice of 31 years; his sister, Sharon Kruse; his two stepsons, Scott Savaiano and Ryan Savaiano; his three stepdaughters, Jaye (Rick) Cole, Becky (Jeff) Nelson and Melissa (David) Bach; his eight grandchildren, Kelsey (Dustin) Morris, Josh (Sunny) Smart, Matt (Erica) Cole, Cera (Dustin) Michalski, Mara Smart, Dayton Nelson, Ben Nelson and Harper Savaiano; seven great-grandchildren; five nieces and nephews, Don Monroe, David (Charity) Wheeler, Denise (Steve Morrison) Monroe, Donna (Curt) Ites and Dee (Brett) Carr; fourteen
great nieces and nephews; eighteen great, great nieces and nephews, and 1 great, great, great nephew.

Memorial services for Dennis will be held at 11:00am on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Lowman United Methodist Church, 15th & Drury Lane, Topeka, KS. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Inurnment will be in the Lyndon Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society or Lowman United Methodist Church, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, KS 66451.