Dennis George Roseleip, 81 of Portage passed away peacefully on February 9, 2021 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI At his side were his wife, Kathy, his sister Judy her husband Jon, and the VA Chaplin Eugene. Dennis was honored with taps and the last call for veterans by the VA staff. Dennis was born, April 28, 1939 at the Darlington Hospital Darlington, Wisconsin to Gordon W.  and Ruth (Moody) Roseleip. Dennis took part in many sports in high school and received all state recognition in football in 1956. Dennis graduated from Darlington High school in 1957. Dennis served his country in the Army from 1962 to 1964 and four years in the reserves. Dennis married Kathleen Thayer on October 6, 1965 and lived in Milwaukee and Butler Wisconsin. Their son Dennis T. was born on Feb 10, 1967. Dennis had a wholesale milk distributorship in Milwaukee until 1987. They then move to their country home outside of Portage, WI. After moving Dennis worked security for Martin Security at Rayovac and Job 1 USA at Flexfoam. Denny and Kathy lost their son Dennis T. on March 13, 2015 Denny passed away one day before his sons 54th birthday. Denny Loved talking to people and could strike up a conversation with anyone about anything, he was a early morning McDonalds crowd in till Covid. Denny was an avid Deer hunter, he enjoyed Packer games and Badger Football and Basketball. He was a member of the American Legion and the NRA. Dennis is survived by his wife Kathy, sisters, Beverly (Bob) Anderson, Judy (Jon Bill) McGettigan, sister-in-law Celia Forsty, nieces, nephews, Richard (Karen) Anderson, Debbie (Leo) Timms, Diane (Randy) Hardyman, Darcy (Oscar) Aviler, Dana Villamagna, Michael (Amy) McGettigan, Miles (Misty) McGettigan, Jon Paul (Rhonda) McGettigan, Barbara Shore, Rick (Sheila) Dunn, Roxanne (Deon) Burgard, Terrie (Gary) Kurtz, Lani (Bill) Swanson also many grand nieces and nephews. Denny is preceded in death by his grandparents and parents Gordon and Ruth Roseleip, son Dennis T. mother and father-in -law Ervin and Mary (Moungey) Thayer, Brothers-in-law, Jack Dunn, Bill Pribbenow and Marv Forsty, sisters-in-law Elaine Dunn and Marie Pribbenow, nephew, BJ Pribbenow and niece, Tammy Pobjoy. A Celebration of Dennis' life will be held at a later date when people can gather in remembrance. Kratz Funeral Home-Portage (www.kratzfuneralhome.com) is assisting the family. If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. Goodbye my love, until all three of us meet again.   Service Details. Service A Celebration of Dennis' life will be held at a later date when people can gather in remembrance