Dennis Lensing

Dennis Lensing, 42, of North Little Rock, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013, in Lexington, Kentucky. He held a Ph.D. in English from the University of New Mexico, and taught at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. He also taught English in South Korea for a year. He had a love of the written language and a passion for teaching. Dennis is survived by his mother, Beth Lensing of North Little Rock, brother, Greg Lensing of Dallas, Texas, and sister, Janet Lensing (Larry Profitt) of Lexington, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his father, Herman, and a brother, David. The family extends a special thank you to Avalon Sandoval. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church, North Little Rock, officiated by Rev. Erik Pohlmeier. Memorials may be made to Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (www.kyorgandonor.org), Attn: Director of Administration Services, 106 E. Broadway, Louisville, Ky. 40202. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.