Dennis Eugene Lauer

1940 - 2021

Monroe, WI - Dennis Eugene Lauer, 81, of Monroe, WI passed away on October 22. Dennis was born on September 14, 1940 to Clarence and Esther (Hagen) Lauer, and lived in Janesville, WI until moving to Monroe in 1988. He was a loving husband to his wife of 50 years, and a proud father.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Rodney and Kenneth, sister-in-law, Judy Lauer and brother-in-law, Robert Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Betsy (Armfield) Lauer; daughter, Doni (Ken) Thomas; granddaughter, Wriglie; son, Tony (Ashley) Lauer; sister, Carol Thompson; three foster children, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dennis was a proud lifetime foundryman and retired in 2004 from Citation Browntown as a Pattern Engineer. His passions included working on his home, cars, tractors, and his 1904 Case Steam Engine of which he was most proud. He was a long-time volunteer on the piledriver at the Rock River Thresheree.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, October 29, 2021 at SHRINER HAGER GOHLKE Funeral Home, with Reverend Jeffry Meyers officiating. Burial will be in Cooksville Cemetery at a later date. A visitation will be held Friday from 10:00 am until the time of service.