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Dennis Berben Obituary
Dennis P. Berben
Dec. 13, 1942 - Aug. 17, 2023
PLEASANT PRAIRIE - Dennis P. Berben, age 80, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at his home.
Dennis was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 13, 1942, a son of the late Albert M. and Mildred (nee McLaughlin) Berben.
He was educated in Milwaukee schools.
On September 29, 1962, in St. Augustine Catholic Church, Milwaukee, he was united in marriage to Janice E. Wozniak.
He was employed as the National Draft Sales Director with the G. Heileman Brewery, LaCrosse for 46 years. He traveled the nation working with Distributors and National accounts.
He was a member of the Holy Name Society at St. Augustine's Church.
He enjoyed golf, boating, fishing, traveling, cooking/grilling and bike riding.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janice Berben; his two sons: Andrew M. (Patricia) Berben, and Matthew M. (Joyce) Berben; two sisters: Judy (Ken) Brown and Florence Gubser; and his sister-in-law, Mary Lee (Ted) Nielsen.
In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his two brothers: Mark and Robert Berben.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in St. George Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 12:00 Noon until the time of the service.
Care and arrangements for Dennis are being provided by the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association of Wisconsin.
DRAEGER-LANGENDORF
FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY
William J. Althaus, Associate
4600 COUNTY LINE ROAD
(Corner of KR & 22nd Avenue)
262-552-9000
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Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Berben
2 Entries
Jerry Zellmer
August 22, 2023
Dear Drew and Pat
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Love you both, Jerry Z
Gary B. Bo from Stroh
August 22, 2023
Janice, we would like to
Express our deepest sympathy
To you & your family.
Dennis was always one of my favs & a dear friend!
We sure have many nice
Memories from our K.T.
Trips together!
Sincerely,
Gary & Linda B.
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Aug
24
Visitation
12:00 p.m.
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory4600 County Line Rd., Mount Pleasant, WI 53403
Aug
24
Funeral service
1:00 p.m.
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory4600 County Line Rd., Mount Pleasant, WI 53403
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