Edwin William Dent, Jr., 82 passed away on October 04, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family.

Edwin was born on April 23, 1942 in Salina, KS to parents of Edwin William Sr and Mary Irene Pinkenburg.

Junior was working as a Farmer/Rancher for most of his life, starting since he was knee high with his dad and granddad. As a child he was very active in 4H and showed Ayrshire cattle. He graduated from Assaria High School in 1960. He married Robbie (aka Roberta) Breer, May 22, 1982. In this union they had 2 children, a son Weston W Dent and daughter Krystal L (Soler) Dent. Junior was a jack of all trades working hard and playing harder. He owned and operated several businesses including Kansas Insulation services, Dent’s White Park Cattle, Kansas Dorpers, and Dent’s Cattle Company. When he wasn’t working he enjoyed many hobbies which included working with horses, a dirt track race car driver, rodeo cowboy and an avid coyote hunter. Out of all of his hobbies he enjoyed coyote hunting the most as this was passed down for many generations and still holds true to this day as his wife, kids, and their kids enjoy going every winter.

For over 35 years Junior was well known all over the state putting on pedal tractor pull events under Dent’s Pedal Power. He enjoyed watching kids challenge themselves and the overall nature of competition which he instilled in his children and has continued to this day of holding pedal pulls that now his grandchildren compete in and help run.

Under his rough exterior he had a big heart and was always willing to help others in need in and around the community. He was always willing to give the shirt off his back and lend a helping hand. Even rough and tough cowboys had soft spots for those in need.

Edwin was preceded in death by his parents; Edwin Sr and Marie Dent.

Edwin is survived by Roberta E Dent (Breer); Children: Weston Dent and spouse Danya, their 2 children (Steven and Brylee), Krystal (Dent) Soler and spouse Christain, their 2 children (Cayson and Raylon); others: Diane Pate (Sister) of Andalusia, AL her 2 children (Todd and Tammi), Duane Dent (Brother) and his spouse Chris of Caldwell, ID and their 2 children (Shawn and KayLynn), and many other nieces and nephews.

Friends and family will be received Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 5-7 PM at Roselawn Memorial Heights Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church; 225 South 7th Street Salina, KS 67401 with Pastor Jacque Thornton officiating. Inurnment will be private at a later time. Memorials may be made to Interim Hospice; 1005 W South St, Salina, KS 67401 or Immanuel Lutheran Church; 255 S 7th St, Salina, KS 67401.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services. Online condolences can be sent to www.roselawnsalina.com.