Dennis Kropuenske

Dennis Lee Kropuenske was born October 27, 1952 in Rapid City, SD to Leonard and Elaine (Terrell) Kropuenske. He graduated from Brainerd High School. He enlisted into the United States Army on August 8, 1972 in Minneapolis, MN and started what became a fulfilling career in the military. He performed his basic training in Ft. Lewis, WA and received additional schooling at Ft. Lee in Virginia. From 1972-1994, Dennis proudly served his country for two tours of duty overseas in Germany. From 1980-1994, Dennis was stationed at the Moorhead Armory with the title of National Guard Supply Sergeant. It was the simple things in life that made Dennis happy. He enjoyed time with his family, fishing, hunting, watching Nascar, PBR and gardening.

Dennis is survived by his two sons: Jeremy (Brooke) Kropuenske of Harwood, ND, Jason (Jessica) Kropuenske of Frazee, MN, his four grandchildren: Michela, Wesley, Harley, Byron, his father Leonard (Mary) Kropuenske of Little Falls, MN. and mother: Elaine Klienschmidt of Brainerd, MN., five sisters and one brother: Beverly (Ed) Meyer of Brainerd, MN, Wesley (Sue) Kropuenske of Olympia, WA, Nancy Thoene of Brainerd, MN, Kimberly (Robert) Aspholm of Brainerd, MN, Theresa (Pat) Frericks of Grove City, MN, Teri Ann (Robert) Morre of Brainerd, MN, and the love of his life, Linda Jarvis of Detroit Lakes along with numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: John (Mary) Terrell and paternal grandparents: Otto (Ella) Kropuenske and step-father: Allen Klienschmidt. A special "Thank You" to the Roger Maris Cancer Clinic and Hospice of the Red River Valley staff and friends for your wonderful care and support.

Funeral Home: David Donehower Funeral Home 609 Hwy 10 East Detroit Lakes, MN US 56501

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Previous Events

Visitation
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Service
Monday, July 8, 2013
cemetery
Monday, July 8, 2013

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