Dennis Herbert Lauer, age 77, of Montello, Wisconsin died unexpectedly Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 27th at the Main Chapel of the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, King, Wisconsin.
Dennis was born December 26, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Herbert and Margaret (Klein) Lauer. He graduated from Juneau High School in Milwaukee. Dennis was a veteran of the Korean War serving in U.S. Army. He married Ruth Ellen Stevens on January 12, 1954 in Raton, New Mexico. The couple made their home in Milwaukee where they raised five children. Dennis worked as an electrician until he retired in 1994 and moved to Montello, WI.
Dennis enjoyed golfing and fishing.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors:
Wife: Ruth Lauer of Montello, Wisconsin
Son: Dannie (Deena) Lauer of McDonough, Georgia
Son: William (Carol) Lauer of Madison, Wisconsin
Son: Robert (Wanda) Lauer of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Son: James (Michelle) Lauer of Waterford, Wisconsin
Daughter: Linda (Steve) Halfpap of Montello, Wisconsin
Grandchildren: Dillon, Nathaniel, Samantha, B.J., and Brenda
Sisters: Rose Marie Hauser
Sister: Dorothy Dadtka
Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Sorry to here about Mr. Lauers (hey he was Mr. Lauer to me)passing. I hope you are all ok and pray for strength for you all as you deal with this new emptiness in your lives.
Ruth,
We all want to send our condolences. Dennis, and you, have been a big part of our lives. Our prayers are with you and your family. The entire Ramsak family.
To the entire Lauer Family, we send our most sincere sympathy. We have lost a great neighbor grandpa figure with Tia and Carter. It wont be the same without him.
To the family of Dennis Lauer, I enjoyed working for Dennis & Ruth, they were like second parents to me, we laughed & talked alot.I will miss Dennis alot.Take Care, & if you need anything just let me know. God Bless you all, Love, Susie
Dear Ruth and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God Bless each and everyone of you.
Alice
A great friend and neighbor. We will miss Dennis much. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
To my sister, Ruth and her children and grandchildren. Thinking of you and your family at this time. Visiting with you and Dennis and daughter at your home in 2005 will be something that I shall remember. May peace be with you at this time.
Bob Stevens, Barabara and Howard Hill, Rita Garrison, Carol Kruize, and Salley Stevens