George Dennis was born on June 26, 1922 to Peter and Elena Dennis, in Vance Creek Township of Barron County, Wisconsin. He attended Jones Creek School. He took a job in Minneapolis before enlisting in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. He served as an electrician's mate on the USS Harveson. After being honorably discharged he returned to Barron County and went to work for the Turtle Lake Creamery. On October 31, 1953 he was united in marriage to Sophie Fall at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in rural Clayton, Wisconsin. He eventually took over the operation of the family dairy farm. He and Sophie raised five daughters. George was a lifetime member of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as gardening. Over the years he attended many reunions with his shipmates from the war. He was also a lifetime member of the Clear Lake VFW. Even though it was hard work George loved farming. He retired from full time farming in 1985, but continued living on the farm. He had been at the Pioneer Nursing Home in Prairie Farm for a short time before his death on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at the age of 89 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: John, Frank and Peter Jr.; sisters Marie Peroff and Helen Dennis. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sophie; daughters: Cynthia Dennis, Darla Dennis, Patrice Dennis, Mary (David) Timm and Deanna Dennis. He also leaves two grandchildren as well as other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. from Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in rural Clayton. Burial will be at the Holy Trinity Cemetery with Military Honors. There will be a visitation at the church on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. There will also be a visiting time for the hour prior to the service on Saturday.