"My heartfelt thoughts go out to the all loved ones in this time of sorrow. "
Dennis Welle, 65 year old resident of Pierz, MN died Saturday, June 18 at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls from complications from ALS. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 24 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz, MN. A visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of the service at the church. The burial will be held in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Pierz. Dennis was always thinking of others and was a donor to help others in need.
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Dennis Welle was born on March 15, 1957, in Little Falls, MN to the late Alcuin "Al" and Leola (Janson) Welle. He grew up in Lastrup, MN and graduated from Pierz Healy High School with the class of 1975. Dennis was united in marriage to Linda Stangl on September 1, 1984 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz. The couple made their home for a brief time in both Rice and then St. Stephen,. They moved to Pierz in 1993 where they raised their two boys, Teddy and Kyle. Dennis worked for Crestliner Boats and DeZurik throughout his lifetime. He had a passion for cars and any form of racing. Dennis was passionate about Pierz Pioneer sports, the Minnesota Twins, the Minnesota Vikings, and the game of golf. He had a special place in his heart for his two grandchildren, Scarlett and Everett. Dennis will be remembered for his love of family and community. He was always willing to help out a neighbor either by removing snow, cutting the lawn, or donating several gallons of blood to the local Red Cross. Dennis was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, the Pierz Wrestling Club, and the Harding-Lastrup Sno-Dusters snowmobile club. Dennis was proud of his two boys and being from Lastrup, MN.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda (Stangl) Welle of Pierz; children, Teddy (Ryan) Rose of Denver, CO, Kyle (Nicole) Welle of Buckman; grandchildren, Scarlett and Everett Welle; siblings, Patty (Dennis) Wacker, Mike (Annie) Welle, Louise Welle, all of Pierz and Diane (Troy) Johnson of Champlin; nieces, nephews and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcuin and Leola Welle and father and mother-in-law, Ray and Alice Stangl.
Emblom Brenny Funeral Service is Cherishing the Memory and Celebrating the Life of Dennis. 320-632-4393
"My heartfelt thoughts go out to the all loved ones in this time of sorrow. "
"Linda, I was so sad to here about Dennis's ALS and his death. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers."
"Linda, I am so sorry for your loss! Thinking of you and sending a big hug!! "
"Our hearts go out to all of you as you grieve the loss of such a kind and loving man. We continue to send lots of prayers and hugs your way. Lean on each other and know you have an entire community here to support you all. Our love! Rest high on that mountain Dennis! "
"Linda and Family, So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs. Roger and Cheryl Pick"
"So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Galen and Julie Otremba"
"so sorry for your loss."
"Prayers??????"
"Thinking of you all during this sad time. So sorry for your loss."
"Linda I'm in total shock i was over for the Rock and Roll Stroll and always seen Dennis and got to catch up on DRAG Racing and didn't run in to him I though that was odd, now I know why I'm lost for words didn't see Dennis much after Crestliner days but always enjoyed our conversations when we did and enjoyed recieving a Christms card from my Pierz friends. May Dennis RIP Your friend from LF Tom Ledbetter"
"Our deepest sympathies."
"Linda, Ted, Kyle and family, we are so sorry for everything Dennis went through recently, and everything you have gone through."
"Linda and the whole family--So sorry on your loss. Sending hugs and prayers."
"I?m so sorry for your loss."
"Linda, Kyle, Nicole, Scarlett, and Everett*- we are praying for you in this devastating time. We are so sorry for your loss. So sorry, it auto spelled my nephew?s name. Love to you all!"
"Linda, Kyle, Nicole, Scarlett, and Wyatt- we are praying for you in this devastating time. We are so sorry for your loss "
"Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Hugs and prayers for you and your family. "
"So, so sorry for your loss! "
"Linda, I am so sorry for your loss! Wish I could be there to give you a hug! Love Mandy Gall"
" Linda, so sorry for your great loss....he will be missed...hugs and prayers...Bill and Lori"