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Dennis Shirk Obituary

Shirk, Dennis K. Age 67. Passed away December 17, 2013. Loving husband of Nancy (formerly Olson). Beloved father of Erik W. (Michelle) Olson and Kristin Olson (Troy James). Proud grandpa of Austin, Alyssa, Samantha, Ethan and Jeremiah. Dear brother of Helen Atkinson and Glenn (Nancy) Shirk. Uncle of Kevin, Kimberly, Glenn Jr., Mike and Matthew. Further survived by his friend Robert Knoop, additional family and friends. Dennis proudly served our country as a Marine during the Viet Nam War and continued his service as a substance abuse counselor for many years. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Sun., Dec. 22 from 1-4PM. Funeral service 4PM. Private interment: Southern Wisconsin Veteran's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Dec. 19, 2013.

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William Arledge

July 18, 2024

Dennis was a fear friend of mine. We were stationed at Parris Island. We stayed in touch after our discharge from the Marines. Test easy my friend. Bill Arledge.

Larry Ganschow

October 20, 2017

Dennis made a lasting impression on me in my career as a substance abuse counselor. My belated condolences for the loss to the Shirk family.

Shirley Degner

December 20, 2013

I am so sorry to read of the passing of Dennis. He was truly wonderful to me all the years I had known him and worked with him. I too have lost my husband and it is a very different life alone.

December 19, 2013

Our very deepest sympathies in your loss.

Romans 14:8 For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's.

My God welcome him into His Kingdom.

Love,
Jeff, Michele and Gracie Davitz

Mike & Deanna Shirk

December 19, 2013

Always in our hearts.

Mike & Deanna Shirk

December 19, 2013

Uncle Dennis, you will be missed so much! We love you & you will always be in our thoughts and in our hearts!

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Dec

22

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Hartson Funeral Home - Hales Corners

11111 West Janesville Road, Hales Corners, WI 53130

Dec

22

Funeral service

4:00 p.m.

Hartson Funeral Home - Hales Corners

11111 West Janesville Road, Hales Corners, WI 53130

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11111 West Janesville Road, Hales Corners, WI 53130

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