Dennis E. Schmitz, age 83, of Wisconsin Dells, WI, passed away on December 9, 2022, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Briggsville, WI, with Father Gary Krahenbuhl celebrating. Burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 11:00 a.m.

Dennis was born on November 9, 1939, in Sparta, WI, the son of Elmer and Doris (Ronke) Schmitz. Dennis served in the Army National Guard for 6 years during the Berlin Crisis. He worked for Wisconsin Power and Light Co. from 1966-1994. Dennis was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and a founder of St. Vincent De Paul in Wisconsin Dells.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Grace; sons, Kevin (Lita), Brian (Lou Ann) and Daniel (Anna); daughters, Valerie (Kerry) Kaliszewski, Pauline (Lee Patterson) Schmitz and Francine (Jason) Geissler; brothers, Eldon (Bernadette) and Verlin (Beverly); 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Leonard.

The Picha Funeral Home and Crematory of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin assisted the family with arrangements. For On-Line condolences and information, go to www.pichafuneralhome.com.

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