Dennis Wayne Cochran of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away on March 1, 2019 at the age of 72. Born on December 12, 1946 in Mariemont, Ohio, son of Raymond E. and Betty J. (nee Wolfrum) Cochran. Dennis was an educator for 30 years and retired from Oak Hills Schools. He was a member of The Ohio Education Association and The National Education Association. In retirement he loved spending time at the Blanchester Senior Citizens visiting with his friends. He is survived by his step-son Robert (Emily) Perry; grandchildren Derinda "Nikki" Fetters, Hannah Fetters, and Evan Perry. Along with his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his wife Judi E. (nee Fisher) Cochran; step-daughter, Tina Perry; a brother, James R. Cochran. Friends will be received from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 120 W. Main St., Blanchester, Ohio. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home. Interment will follow funeral services at Blanchester IOOF Cemetery, Blanchester, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the Blanchester Senior Citizens, 707 N. Broadway St., Blanchester, Ohio 45107. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Blanchester 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH US 45107