Dennis Kimani Mwangi

Dennis Mwangi, 47 of Florissant. The late Dennis Kimani Mwangi was born on October 9th, 1975, to the late Major (RTD) Erick David Mwangi Kimani and Eunice Wangari Kimani. He was the firstborn child of 4 children. His siblings are Joseph Michael Irungu Mwangi, Angela Wanjiku Mwangi-Wagner, and Kevin Njoroge Mwangi. Dennis was a brother-in-law to Evaline Njoki, Derrick Wagner and Mary Leau. He was an uncle to Joan Wangari, Evette Mbithe, Amelia Wangari, Leah Wangari, Aviana Njeri and David Mwangi. Dennis started his education at St. Anne’s Nursery School in 1980 – 1981. For his primary school education, Dennis attended Moi Forces Academy from 1982 – 1989 (class 1 thru class 8) and then he sat for his Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams in 1989. On passing his exams he then joined Njambini Boys High School from 1990 – 1991. After which he transferred to Kiambu High School in 1992 – 1994 before sitting for his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam in 1994. He passed his exams well and went on to enroll to the Shipping and Management Institute College, where he studied Tourism and Travel operations graduating in 1996. After completing college, Dennis joined the family business working as an instructor at the Oloolaiser Driving Academy. He then moved on to a different family business where he worked as a public transportation manager. After a few years he went on to become a cab driver for then Jim Cab Services LTD. In 2010 Dennis relocated to the United States, and settled in St. Louis, Missouri. He began working for Verizon as telemarketer and then later decided to enlist in the United States Army where he worked as an Automated Logistical Specialist, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 92A1. Following his service, Dennis went on to work for FedEx and Prime Flight as a package handler. Dennis valued peace and harmony. He was a very kind and gentle soul, who had a ready smile and a fun personality. He valued family and friendship and was very good at keeping in touch with others. Dennis enjoyed entertainment and having a good laugh and therefore you would always find him with his earphones on listening to a stand-up comedy skit, laughing to himself. He also loved listening to music, dancing and watching movies during his free time. But above all else, he really enjoyed spending time and spoiling his nieces who knew him as “Unc Dennis”. Throughout his life, Dennis faced many challenges, however, he never let any of them keep him down. And as the Bible says in the book of 2 Timothy 4:7-8, He fought a good fight, he finished his course and kept his faith. Final Moment: On Sunday 27th November 2022 in the evening, while on his way to work, Dennis suddenly collapsed at a train station and went to be with the Lord at the age of 47 years. Masks are encouraged for all in-door gatherings. " In lieu of flowers the Family requests Donations be made: "In Memory of Dennis Kimani Mwangi" The Salvation Army Midtown Service and Treatment Center 2900 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63103

Dennis Kimani Mwangi

October 9, 1975 - November 27, 2022