Dennis Walz

Dennis Walz


Dates

August 12, 1949 - December 22, 2021

Obituary

Dennis Walz, 72, of Mt. Vernon, SD, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Bittner Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Wednesday, January 5, at Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Dennis Lee Walz was born August 12, 1949, to Kenneth and Verona (Marsden) Walz in Mitchell, SD. Dennis graduated with the last graduating class of Plano High School in 1967. After high school, Dennis joined the US Marine Corps, and was stationed in San Diego. Upon returning from service, Dennis married Katherine “Kathy” Markhardt on September 1, 1973.

Dennis worked with the South Dakota Department of Transportation for 20 years. He was also a semi-driver and rock hauler for 10 years. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years, and 10 of those years as Fire Chief.

Dennis was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He also enjoyed woodworking, riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, being a handyman, and watching sports, especially the Minnesota Vikings and Duke Basketball. Dennis made the best homemade caramel popcorn. He was a member of multiple slow-pitch softball teams, Bowling League, and American Legion. He loved joking around and playing cards with friends. Most of all, he loved spending time with his wife, kids, and grandchildren.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Katherine of Mt. Vernon; sons, Dustin (Tammy) of Volga, SD, and Shad (Destany) of Mitchell; daughters, Dena (Aaron) Grotewold of Larchwood, IA, and Shawna Walz of Mitchell; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and siblings, Dale (Vicki) Walz of Hot Springs, SD, and Diana (Rod) DesCombaz of Mt. Vernon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; uncles, Sam, Keith, and Owen; aunts, Marlys and Barb; mother and father-in-law, Margaret and Alvin Markhardt; and sister-in-law, Vaye Jean.

 


Visitation(s)

Date
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Service

Date
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Time
10:30 AM
Location
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301


Posted by Steven Tollefson on January 1, 2022
Denny was a good man and very active and supportive of his friends family and community a pleasure top be around and always took time to talk to you he was and will always be a genuine soul
Posted by Denny and Pat Dicus on December 30, 2021
Kathy, Dale, Diana, and families; so sorry for your loss. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers; cherish all those special memories.
Posted by Karen Tollefson on December 30, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Posted by Mary Stadlman on December 28, 2021
Diana and family, sending condolences with the loss of Dennis.
Posted by Marsha Kaupp on December 28, 2021
Kathy so sorry to hear about your loss! Prayers send!
Posted by Eric hill on December 28, 2021
He will be missed
Posted by Mandi on December 28, 2021
Denny was such an amazing cousin, he will be missed so much!
Posted by Jeff & Robin Munger on December 27, 2021
Kathy, so sorry to hear of Dennys passing. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Jeff and Robin
Posted by Randy & Shirlee Burmeister on December 27, 2021
So sorry to hear of the loss of Denny, R.I.P.
Posted by KIETH CARLSON on December 27, 2021
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DENNY PASSING
Posted by KIETH on December 27, 2021
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DENNY PASSING
Posted by Marilyn Hart on December 27, 2021
So sorry, for your loss.thoughts and prayers going to the family. He was our classmate.
Posted by CONNIE POLLREISZ on December 27, 2021
Kathy, So sorry to hear this. Thinking of you
Posted by Tom & Deb Koch on December 27, 2021
Kathy and family. We were saddened to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our deepest sympathy 🙏 Tom & Deb
Posted by Ernie & Debra Hohn on December 26, 2021
Our sincere sympathies
Posted by Dale Wilson on December 26, 2021
Kathy, Sorry for your loss. Denny was a great guy.
Posted by Donny Brummett on December 25, 2021
Thoughts and prayers for your family!
Posted by Sue VanderHeiden on December 25, 2021
Kathy and family I am so sorry to hear of Dennys passing. Hugs,love and prayers for you all.
Posted by Rob Walz on December 24, 2021
Denny and I were cousins, had some good times and laughs. He was also a brother in arms, RIP Brother. Prayers to his family, he will be missed
Posted by Doug Walz on December 24, 2021
Denny was my 1st cousin Grew up 2 miles apart in the Plano Area. As a kid Denny would take me road hunting pheasants in his Plymouth Satellite Convertible. I wont forget the fun we had. God Bless his Family.
Posted by Gary Ruff on December 23, 2021
I went to Plano high school with Denny and his brother Dale a nicer guy you'll never meet rest in peace my friend sending 🙏 to the family
Posted by Joel and Norma Kannegieter on December 23, 2021
Dusty our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, treasure all the special memories they will never leave you 💕
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