Dennis Howard Collins was born on July 29, 1952, in Alexandria, MN, the son of Clyde and Mertyce (Cole) Collins. He was baptized and attended the Episcopalian Church. Dennis graduated in 1970 from Jefferson High School in Alexandria and went on to attend Alexandria Technical School for Sales and Marketing. Dennis died on July 6, 2017, at the Elbow Lake South East Care Center in Elbow Lake at the age of 64.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Collins and Twin brother, Donald Collins; his sister, Marie Baas; brother-in-law, David Owens and sister-in-law, Gretchen Williams.
Dennis is survived by a brother, Gary Williams and sister, Patricia Owens along with many nieces and nephews.
A family graveside service is being planned at a later date.