Dennis Michael Dolan, 81, died June 15, 2025. He was the youngest of seven children, son of Leo and Irene Dolan. Denny was raised in Como Park. He attended St. Andrew’s grade school, St. Thomas Academy and the University of St. Thomas.

Dennis was a competitive speed-skater in his youth, skating for the St. Paul Midway Club, even setting a national record. He was also known for his speed on the baseball and football fields. He was a proud member of the STA Crack Drill Squad.

Denny served in the Peace Corps in Bogota, Columbia, and was a captain in the Marine Corps, serving a tour in Vietnam as a jet navigator flying an A-6 plane.

Denny was a successful business owner and partner of Minnesota Computer Supply and apartment owner of Olympic Properties, each for over 20 years.

Dennis was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Shirley; infant daughter Kathleen; parents, Leo and Irene; brothers Fr. Leo Dolan and Pat Dolan (Joan); and sisters Colleen McDonald (John), Mary Ann Wier, and Rose Doane (Bob). He is survived by his children: Steve Dolan (Nicole), Susie Laird (Chris) and Katie Fitzpatrick (Matt); nine grandchildren; his sister Renie Molitor; brothers-in-law Tom Wier and Wayne Enos; and sister-in-law Dru Enos.

Memorials preferred to Academy of Holy Angels or Benilde-St. Margaret’s.