Dennis Daniel Urban

Dennis Urban, at the age of 78, passed away in Oak Ridge Tennessee, on Wednesday, July 30th. 

He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus of the 4th Degree, the past president of the Knoxville Civil War Roundtable, and a career volunteer fire fighter of 38 years. He served as a Louisville Kentucky Volunteer Firefighter, a Maryland Firefighter of Poolesville, Germantown Station 34, the Fire Chief of Gaithersburg Stations 8 and 28, and the Fire Chief of Bethesda Stations 6, 20, and 26. 

He was the son of Leonard and Helen Urban of Tacoma Park Maryland, and his memory lives on in his children and grandchildren; Lauren Urban (Zurilla) with two grandsons, Kathryn Urban (Reich) with three grandsons and two granddaughters, Daniel Urban with two grandsons, and Kristine Urban.

He was a published author, historian, and speaker, possessing a vastly detailed knowledge of the Civil War. Dennis was a loving member of the Saint Mary’s Catholic Church community, as well as a lifelong lover of baseball and football. He will be deeply missed by dear friends and family.