Born on January 17, 1944 in St. Louis, he was the son of the late John T. and Olive V. Meilink (nee Thomas).
Dennis proudly served in the Missouri National Guard. He worked as a Project Estimator for Bank Building Corporation, Sverdrup Corporation, Jacobs Engineering Group, Poettker Construction and retired from Kozeny Wagner Construction.
Dennis was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Doris Meilink (nee Lee); his children Suzette (Charlie) Robertson, Randal (Kim) Meilink, Regina Meilink; grandchildren Alex (Andrea) Robertson, Samantha Meilink, Shelby Lundstrom, Jersey Lundstrom and great grandson Carter Robertson; brother Donald (Judy) Meilink; brother-in-law Carl (Linda) Lee; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by daughter Shelley Meilink.
A memorial service and celebration of Dennis’ life will be held at a future date to be announced.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: Bethesda Evangelical Church c/o Shelley Meilink Christian Youth Activity Fund (CYAF) 85 Lemay Gardens Drive, St. Louis, MO 63125.