Dennis Daehler
Dennis N. Daehler, Sr. (Denny), 73, of Waukon, formerly of Carpentersville and Belvidere, IL, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in Crestview, FL. He was born February 17, 1950 in Waterloo to the now late Carl N. and Maxine M. (Steen) Daehler.
There was a celebration of life dinner held Saturday, May 20 in Holt, FL. There will be a visitation followed by a memorial service at the Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon starting at 12 p.m. this Saturday, July 22. A luncheon will follow the memorial service.
Dennis was a hard-working family man who enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting. He was especially proud of the bear he shot when we went to Canada. He also dearly loved his dogs, Bear, Teddi, Lily, and grand-dog Gizmo. His wife, Susan, was the love of his life.
He was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon and a graduate of Milton-Union High School of Milton, WI Class of 1968. He wrestled throughout high school, competing at the state level multiple times. In the early 1980s, Dennis loved to coach little league in Carpentersville, IL; his team, the Giants, won many championships.
Dennis loved being a journeyman carpenter of 45 years, some of his notable projects include the Dundee Township Park District, Sears (Willis) Tower, Mayfair building, Deep Tunnel System in Chicago, O’Hare exchange, Rosemont Horizon Music Arena (Allstate Arena), Crystal Lake Sewer System, and numerous Menard’s stores while working closely with John Menard. He concluded his career as the Superintendent for H.J. Martin of Green Bay, WI.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Susan Daehler; his children, Dennis Jr. (Deanna) Daehler, Pamela (Chris) Daehler, James Daehler, Clinton Daehler and Thomas (Teresa) Daehler; his siblings, Jack (Bonnie), Rick (Beth), Larry (Melanie), Terri (Gary), Bret (Donna), Derrick (Sarah), Colby (Carla), Bob (Kathy), Linda, Cindy, Tammy (Steve) and Scott; 23 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his dad, Robert (Red) Nisius; his sisters, Judy and Shelby; his cousins, Ronnie and Butch Nisius; and his constant companion, Bear.
