Dennis R. Dahlen, 69, of Mount Pleasant, passed away September 6th, 2018 at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice House. He was born on July 14th, 1949 the son of Leroy and Lois (NEE: Seitz) Dahlen. Dennis married Kathleen Thompson on May 8th, 1971 in Racine, Wisconsin. He worked at Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley as a manager of computer aided design. He loved watching racing, IndyCar and NASCAR. He enjoyed IndyCar Races with sons and grandsons. He was a stockholder for the Green Bay Packers. He was also very involved in scouts for years and earned the District Award of Merit. He enjoyed bowling and camping. He will be deeply missed by his wife Kathleen and sons Robert (Karie) and Kevin (Jennifer) Dahlen. He will be missed by his grandchildren Brady, Ashley, Makayla, and Joshua. He will be truly missed by his brothers Gary (Christine), James (Joan), Thomas (Nancy), Charles, and Steven (Marilyn) Dahlen, and sister Diane (Merle) Johnson who donated her kidney to Dennis 22 years ago. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Dennis decided to donate his body to the Medical College of Wisconsin to further research studies. He is preceded in death by his parents Leroy and Lois Dahlen and one nephew Jason Dahlen and one niece Molly Dybdahl. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Dahlen Family to be split amongst Dennis’ four favorite charities. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, September 15th, 2018 at Christ Church United Methodist (5109 Washington Ave) at 11 a.m. The family will receive guests at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
I am sorry to hear about Dennis. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone.
I really enjoyed working with Dennis at Rockwell Automation.
He was brilliant and provided many innovative ways to improve our business.
He will be missed.
Nothing can prepare us for the loss of a loved one. As you prepare to lay your dear loved one to rest, may the love of Family, the support of friends, and the many fond memories that you have shared over the years bring warmth to your hearts. The Bible gives hope. It says that our Heavenly Father will end suffering, pain, and death. Also the hope of seeing our dear loved one again. Revelation 21:4 Acts 24:15
Dennis became my manager at AB/Rockwell when he needed to fill a position on his staff because of his impending transplant from his sister Diane:) That event saved my career. I was able to enjoy the rest of my service until retirement because Dennis brought me on board with his staff. We did not work for Dennis – we worked with him. He led by example, showing up for work numerous times when we felt he should not have bothered. Maybe he would have missed the comradery. We would have missed his. When he could no longer drive himself to work, he suggested I get a form from security so I could apply as his ‘car pool’ buddy – that way I could park in his indoor reserved spot that had no further use to him. He truly cared for his staff. He will be missed by all who worked with him. God speed trooper.
Are thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time….
Dennis… I was one of your biggest “silent” fans. I will miss you greatly. Thank You for loving my little sister and accepting her into your family as one of your own and remembering my name. You are appreciated and I will be missing you. Rest in peace and until then… enjoy!
Dennis was a friend from the first time I met him. So easy to laugh and share a story. Missing him and sending strength and prayers to his family and friends.