Dennis J. Regele, 72, Marshfield, died on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 in the Emergency Room of Marshfield Medical Center.

A Celebration of Life will be held, and information will be published in August.

Dennis was born on November 20, 1945 in Eau Claire and adopted as an infant by Andrew and Violet (Eckes) Regele. He was a 1963 graduate of Columbus High School, Marshfield, and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, River Falls. Denny was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Vietnam War from June 10, 1968 until February 27, 1970. He continued to serve with the Reserves until March 1, 1993.

Denny was employed as an insurance agent for several companies, lastly with S & S Insurance, Marshfield. He enjoyed trips to Las Vegas and bus trips to casinos. He also enjoyed fishing and watching the Packers and Brewers.

He married Donna Grayson and they divorced. He later married Kathy Virnig .

He is survived by his wife, Kathy, a son, Rob (fiancé – Kim) Regele, stepchildren, Mary (Kevin) Derfus, Tom Virnig, Sue (Bill) Becker, Chuck Virnig, Bill (Joy) Virnig, Barb (Bob) Weber, Dave Virnig, Becky (Dave) Eckhart, Debbie (Joel) Zellner, Jenny (Jack) Mouriski, Mark (Christi) Virnig and Jon Virnig. He is further survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, Victor Carpenter and a step daughter, Lisa Virnig.

Memorial may be designated to Marshfield Area Pet Shelter (MAPS).

Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com