Dennis Dahlke

Dennis Wayne Dahlke, age 81 of Westfield passed away Monday, April 4, 2016. Dennis was born in Portage to Wayne and Ila (Morgan) Dahlke on August 28, 1934. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1952 and furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse earning a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education. Dennis married Barbara Kasubuski in East Dubuque, Iowa on October 1, 1960 and together they moved back to Westfield to raise their three children. Barbara preceded Dennis in death on September 1, 2014. Dennis was an owner of Pioneer Power and Light and Westfield Milling and Electric Light Company; serving as president for many years and most recently as Chairman of the Board of Directors. He farmed and enjoyed many years of raising horses. In retirement, Dennis and Barb traveled the country and he also enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was a lifelong and active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Westfield. Dennis loved his family very much and was proud to be able to work alongside of his children and watch his grandchildren grow up, he will be greatly missed. Dennis is survived by three children: Brenda (Michael Craig) Dahlke, Rhonda Dahlke and Dennis "Telly" (Christine) Dahlke II, all of Westfield as well as four grandchildren: Kyle, Carl (Ashley), Sara and Anna. He is further survived by great-granddaughter, Reagan, other extended family members and many friends. A funeral service for Dennis will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Westfield. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 12:45 PM at the church. Pastor Gary Schultz will officiate and burial will follow the service at Westfield East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the family for a memorial that is being established in Dennis's name. Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service of Montello and Oxford is honored to be serving the family. www.CrawfordFH.com

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