Michael W. Dennis ’65

Michael W. Dennis ’65, of Haymarket, Va.; Jan. 26. He was a neurosurgeon in Washington, D.C., and one of the surgeons that operated on a secret service detail for President Ronald Reagan following his attempted assassination, performing a complex procedure to remove an exploding bullet. He volunteered as a public health worker through the Earth Watch program providing medical care to local communities in Ghana, Bolivia, Poland, Russia, and Zimbabwe. After retiring, he earned an MBA from George Mason University and went on to be a consultant to corporations and an expert medical witness. He was involved with the Lifelong Learning Program and a frequent lecturer. He was active in his local community and served in leadership positions for many organizations. He is survived by his wife, Judy; three children; and five grandchildren.