Dennis J. Ganahl

Profile Updated: November 13, 2023
Class Year: 1971
Residing In: Chesterfield, MO USA
Wife/Significant Other: Gina Veri Ganahl, PhD
Homepage: https://www.dennisganahl.com
Occupation: Retired, Citizen Advocate, Author
Children: Dennis Jr. born 1992, graduated from Mizzou, May 2015 in Finance, MBA UMSL in 2019. Works at MasterCard, More…lives in Chicago.
Kevin, born 1997, graduated St. Louis University ran track and academic scholarship, majored in accounting and enterprise systems. Works at Deloitte, lives in Denver.
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St. Kevin

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Published newspapers with my brother Richard ('69) in Missouri 1976-1985; started the Missouri Republican newspaper in 1979; went to University of Missouri School of Journalism for graduate school Master degree 1991, doctorate 1994; have been a professor at University of Missouri, Drake University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and University of Missouri St. Louis.

Wrote three novels. Check out website for free chapters.

School Story:

I remember walking into a burning Sears store, during the race riots, to get paint for our play's scenery.

I remember the jubilation after our 1969 football team [the best in McBride's history] won the CAC.

I remember how deflated everyone was during our senior year, after we heard that McBride was going to close after we graduated.

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Happy birthday Bob! I hope it’s your best year ever. Let us know when you get to Stl and we can put together a lunch. A dozen of us meet once a month.

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Oct 28, 2022 at 9:17 PM

Where the hell are you? Mike Ruggeri and I want to see you!

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Posted on: Jun 29, 2022 at 3:55 PM

Happy Birthday, Bob, hope you're doing well!

Apr 29, 2022 at 9:35 AM

Hello Denny, hope you're doing well. Happy Birthday!

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Congratulations, Jerry, for being inducted into the Hall of Fame 2022! Every time I've been to a McBride event, I've always seen you there. Well deserved!

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Dennis J. Ganahl has left an In Memory comment for David J. Bindbeutel.
Feb 05, 2021 at 12:26 PM

Although our paths crossed often in the halls, I didn't know you well, but you were always smiling. I was just looking at your photo today to post for our upcoming reunion emils, David. I'm sorry we didn't know sooner.  God bless you and your famly!

Dennis J. Ganahl has left an In Memory comment for Wayne S. Heater.
Dec 17, 2020 at 1:45 PM

Thanks for the memories, Mark. I didn't know Wayne well, but he was always a nice guy and popular. I did see his Mom maybe 15 years later, and when she mentioned Wayne she cried. I also think about all of the other guys who have died much too young. Sad and tragic.

I hope you're doing well and staying safe. Would you like to attend our 50th reunion next summer? Pencil in the weekend of June 4, 5 and 6. I'm sure Bob Becherer and Bob Hanna will attend or we can ask them to stay home if you prefer. Smile.

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Dennis J. Ganahl has left an In Memory comment for James J. Graffigna.
Jan 31, 2020 at 12:33 PM

Jim Graffigna was my Khoury League baseball coach. He was great. He taught me how to be a catcher and made me feel great about myself. His son Tom was the pitcher and I was the catcher. We won our league championship every year and we were selected All Stars. Our team's sponsor "Suzie's Brand Tomatoes" was featured in one of my books. I grew up with his sons Jim, Tom, Vic, Bob and Will. He also had a daughter named Melissa. I remember seeing his McBride sports letters one day when I was visiting at his house. I also remember Mr. Graffigna making us fudge one night to watch the TV show Twelve O'Clock High. He died young of a heart attack I believe. Thanks Jim!

Nov 11, 2019 at 9:28 AM

Happy birthday Denny. I hope you have a fun day. I had my son home for the weekend celebrating his mutual birthday. I told him about both of you guys having the same birthday.

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Mar 11, 2019 at 9:52 AM

Hello Tim, sorry I missed your birthday but it was great seeing you at the Throwback. I hope your have a great year!

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