Wendy’s Employee with Down Syndrome ‘Retiring,’ Getting Key to Hometown

The longtime Wendy’s worker with Down Syndrome — who was just lately fired — is now getting a cheerful ending, full with an enormous occasion and a significant key.

Here is the deal … Dennis Peek was unceremoniously canned a number of days again after working at a Wendy’s in Stanley, North Carolina for 20 years. The information was notably devastating for Dennis’ household — his sister and guardian, Cona Younger Turner — tells TMZ … Dennis would not know he was terminated, and as an alternative thinks he is retiring.

The household is being tremendous delicate in regards to the state of affairs, however we have realized the town of Stanley is kicking in to offer him a correct retirement send-off. Cona says in the course of the occasion, Dennis might be introduced with a key to the town and a commemorative plaque.

She says the Carolina Restaurant Group — which operates the Wendy’s the place Dennis labored — supplied Dennis his job again and the household at first agreed, however she says the household in the end determined towards it.

We’re advised Dennis beforehand talked about to his household he needed to retire … so his sister thinks it is best for him to maneuver on from Wendy’s.

Cona says Wendy’s supplied to cowl prices for the retirement occasion, however as of now the town will foot the invoice … and folk on the town are chipping in too.

The retirement bash is ready for Nov. 5, and the household’s additionally asking individuals to ship Dennis “Completely happy Retirement” playing cards.

Whereas Cona was initially wanting into submitting a wrongful termination lawsuit of a particular wants employee, she tells us … the household will NOT pursue authorized motion.