(1948-2026)

Dennis Dee Suelter, 77, of Brookville, Kan., passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. Anyone who ever met him has a story — because Dennis never knew a stranger and he never missed a chance to share a laugh. Gifted with a natural talent for storytelling, he walked into every room with a broad grin and left every conversation a little better than he found it.

Dennis was born Oct. 22, 1948, in Salina, Kan., to Lorenz and Edna (Pistora) Suelter. He grew up in central Kansas and graduated from Beverly High School before earning his degree from Fort Hays State University.

On Sept. 25, 1971, he married Therese (Tracy) Schmidtberger, and together they raised four children. Dennis spent 40 years in the advertising industry, working with Dave Cook and Holubar Mountaineering in Colorado before moving back to Kansas to work with Arrow Printing.

Ornery to the last, Dennis was known for his quick wit and dry humor, always having a joke on hand to share. Family and friends will remember fondly his knack for personal pranks and comedic timing. He was an incredible artist, sharing his talent through both his professional work and with family and friends. A lifelong K-State fan, he proudly wore his purple Wildcat hat in constant rotation with camouflage and hunter orange. Dennis spent his youth farming and shared that same value of hard work done well with his own family. He held a deep appreciation for the beauty of the outdoors and encouraged a love of nature in his children — summers meant fishing and fall brought bird hunting. What began as hosting opening weekend grew into a tradition that annually drew in extended family and friends, with the Lodge hosting many a late-night of poker, good laughs and great conversation. Dennis lived every day to the fullest — loud, proud and quick to laugh.

He is survived by his wife Therese (Tracy); children Jason (Sherri), Emily (David), Sarah ( Joseph) and Jen (Clint); 19 grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. He also leaves behind his siblings Lana, Curtis and Judy and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, John Curtis — may they rest in peace.

Visitation is from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug.

13, with a 6 p.m. rosary at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina, Kan.

A wake will take place from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug.

14, with a 7 p.m. rosary at Cline’s Mortuary, Victoria, Kan.

The funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 15, at St. Fidelis Basilica, Victoria.

Interment is immediately following the funeral Mass at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests contributions to the Suelter Family Memorial Fund (Wilson State Bank, 101 S. Main St., Beverly KS 67433) to be distributed to the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Brookville, Kan., or the St. Fidelis Cemetery Maintenance Fund in Victoria, Kan.