Dimitrius Michael Kaplanis, 21, Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015.

Born on Jan. 13, 1994, he was a graduate and wrestler of Wawasee High School. Dimitri was an exceptional student and a defensive lineman at the University of Saint Francis where he studied Business Administration. Dimitri will always be remembered as “the light” in the family that always shined so bright; he will be greatly missed and loved forever.

He is survived by his parents: Kostas and Lorena (Ray) Kaplanis, Fort Wayne; brothers: Corey Dean, Northport, Fla.; and Jeremy Dean, Fort Wayne; nephew: Tyler Dean, Fort Wayne; niece: Alexis M. Dean, Fort Wayne; maternal grandmother: Gwen Ray, Fort Wayne; and paternal grandparents: Pandelis and Evangelina Kaplanis, Fort Wayne.

Funeral Service will be at noon Saturday, Dec. 12, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Fort Wayne; Father Andrew Walsh officiating. A Celebration of Life will be from 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, with a Trisagion service starting at 8 p.m. Entombment at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the University of Saint Francis.