Dennis Frank Gabriel, 61, of Topeka, died October 15, 2015 at KNI where he had been a resident since he was 14. He was born on October 20, 1953 in Great Bend, Kansas the son of Frank Joseph and Rhoda (Donecker) Gabriel. Dennis enjoyed people's company. He always looked forward to long rides and eating ice cream with his parents during their visits. He is survived by a sister Kathy Lamb of Great Bend and his caregivers from KNI. Memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 29th in the Wheatland Building at Kansas Neurological Institute.