Obituary: Dennis A. Pahl

Dennis A. Pahl, 94, Pulaski, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at a local hospital. The son of Edward and Elsie (Hart) Pahl was born on March 30, 1930, in Rockford, IL.

Following high school, Dennis worked on the family’s dairy farm near Cazenovia, WI. After a few years on the farm, he entered the US Army and served until he was honorably discharged.

On November 29, 1958, he married Judy Schroeder at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Cazenovia. In 1972, Dennis and Judy moved their family to Cecil where they operated a beef farm, and he worked as an area manager for Vigortone Agriculture products. He retired from farming in 1988 when he became the regional manager for Vigortone. Dennis eventually retired from Vigortone in April of 1995.

In his early years Dennis enjoyed hunting. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed playing cards. He was a longtime Packers and Brewers fan. Above all, family was very important to him, and he loved them dearly.

Survivors include his four grateful children: Jerry (Lori) Pahl, Suamico, Doug (Bea) Pahl, Roberts, Dianne (Joe) Calcaterra, Neenah, and Randy (Rhonda) Pahl, Pittsboro, IN; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Shirley Pahl; and several nieces, nephews and other family members.

In addition to his parents and wife, Judy, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward Jr. (Doris) Pahl, and Virgil Pahl; and a sister, Letha (Don) Adelman.

Friends are invited to gather with family at Assumption B.V.M. Church, 119 E. Pulaski St., Pulaski, on Friday, December 6, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon with Fr. James Esser, O.F.M. presiding. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg, on Tuesday, December 10, at 12 noon.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the neighbors and friends who watched over him.

Online condolences may be offered to Dennis’ family at www.marnochafuneralhome.com or on the Marnocha Funeral Home Facebook page.