Dennis Wayne Ragan, age 76 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. He was born in Havre De Grace, MD on September 27, 1945 to the late Fred Samuel Ragan, Sr. and Nancy Jane Ragan.
Dennis (Denny) was a mechanic by trade, he owned and operated Ragan Auto. In his spare time, Denny enjoyed working on cars or “piddling” around in the garage. After retiring, you could find him at Spready Oak or out and about visiting friends and family. He took great pride in his award winning 37’ Ford Coupe, which he displayed proudly at many car shows. Denny was very active within the community; he was an active member of the Recycled Teenagers Cruisers Car Club. Above All, Dennis was a very loving and caring person who found his greatest joy when working in the garage and taking care of family (especially his boys, who he cherished and adored when they were babies), friends and many others. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Dennis is survived by one son, Gregory Wayne Ragan and his wife, Dena Marie; three brothers: Randy Ragan, Rob Ragan (Staci), Russ Ragan (Shelly); two sisters: Nancy Combs (Jay) and Renee West; five grandchildren: Ryan Gregory Ragan (Brittany), Dylan Robert Ragan (Katelynn), Ethan Dennis Ragan, Mick Frederick Michelman and Gavin James Ragan; three great grandchildren: Dylan, Jr., Jackson and Bentley, and many cousins as well as extended family.
In addition to his parents, Dennis is preceded in death by his wife, Jean Whaling Ragan, his mother Dorothy Ragan and one brother Fred Samuel Ragan, Jr.
Services for Dennis will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. To send online condolences please visit www.rtfoard.com