Dennis Dorman (75) was born February 25, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the second son of Alfred and Dorothea Dorman. Mostly raised in Arizona. The family moved to Sylmar, California, where he graduated from Sylmar High School. After high school in June of 1967, he enlisted in the United States Army and by December he was in Vietnam.  While in the Army he received several medals – Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal.

After his return, he married his high school sweetheart Carol Dorman (Miller) in January 1969, and they moved to Oklahoma where he finished his military service.  He worked for the US Postal Service and retired after 37 years, but never delivered mail.  He was a behind the scenes man.  He received numerous awards throughout his employment with the Post Office.  They lived in San Diego where he became Postmaster of Lemon Grove, La Jolla and ending as Postmaster of El Cajon.  After retiring, Dennis and Carol moved to the Central Valley in Clovis California to be near family.  He enjoyed his retirement but worked in Real Estate to keep busy.  Dennis was a long-time member of Rotary International, Sanger Club. Dennis is survived by his wife Carol of 55 years, two brothers Gary Dorman (and wife Loraine), Bob Dorman (and wife Christy), and many in-laws as well as nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and two brothers, Dale Dorman and Terry Dorman.  Dennis passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2024, after a 13-year battle with cancer.  Special thanks to Hinds Hospice: A-Plus in-home care and Wallin Funeral Homes.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Dennis' name to Hinds Hospice.

Graveside services:  October 10, 2024, at San Joaquin National Cemetery in Santa Nella, CA at 12:30pm.