Dennis LeRoy Gatchel

Background

Gatchel, Dennis LeRoy was born on January 6, 1949 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of Omer LeRoy and Betty Gatchel.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Eastern Illinois U., 1971; Master of Science in Education, Southern Illinois U., 1981.

Career

Independent art teacher, coach, N. Greene High School, White Hall, Illinois, 1971-1972; independent art teacher, coach, Bement (Illinois) High School, 1972-1976; shop foreman, Schrock Cabinets, Arthur, Illinois, 1976; independent art teacher, coach, Control High School, Breese, Illinois, 1976-1985; independent art teacher, head football and track coach, Macon (Illinois) High School, 1985-1994; assistant football coach, Millikin U., Decatur, 1990-1993; assistant principal, Meridian High School, Macon, since 1994. Head coach state playoffs, Normal, 1986. Coach Illinois Shrine Football Game, Normal, 1987.

Achievements

• Dennis LeRoy Gatchel has been listed as a noteworthy Assistant principal by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Illinois Football Coaches Association (presenter 1987), Knights of Columbus, Sigma Tau Gamma.

Interests

• Avocations: woodworking, golf, fishing, gardening, cars.

Connections

Married Mary Kathryn Cohorst, August 2, 1975. 1 child, Cara Lynn.

Father:

Omer LeRoy Gatchel

Mother:

Betty Gatchel

Spouse:

Mary Kathryn Cohorst

child:

Cara Lynn Gatchel