Dennis L. Bemis

June 23, 1947 - August 28, 2022

Dennis L. Bemis, 75, of Beaver Dam, WI and formerly of Rockford, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 8:40 am after a long battle with colon cancer. He ended his journey at home on the lake with his daughter by his side, just the way he wanted.

Dennis was born on June 23, 1947 the son of Orris Bemis and Florence (Jones) Bemis in Janesville, WI. He graduated from Janesville High School in 1965. He served in the United States Navy 1966-1970, where he met his wife, Carmelita (Sarte) Bemis of 49 years in the Philippines. They were United in marriage on April 23, 1970.

Dennis was baptized as a Jehovah’s Witness on January 11, 1976 along with his wife. They were one of the first to be baptized at the Janesville Assembly Hall. He resided in Rockford, IL 1971-2019, then moved in with his daughter in Beaver Dam, WI.

Dennis was a very hard-working man, always striving to support his family. He loved music, airplanes, lakes, the zoo, parks, and animals. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, mowing on the John Deere rider, burning in the fire pit, playing board and card games, all you can eat buffets, and traveling. He took his family on many trips.

He is dearly missed by his daughter’s dogs: Gabby the pit bull and Blaze the Black Lab Retriever.

Survived by daughter: Penny Lyn Sarte Bemis, and extended family through marriage: stepdaughter Federlita Roque, stepson Johnet Isidro, step daughter-in-law Rowena Espino Isidro, special niece Gerle Lucas Sarte along with her sons Johnder Candelaria, Jonas Candelaria, and Jerome Candelaria; step grandchildren: Kamille Espino Isidro, Kyle James Espino (Rina) Isidro, Kim Johnet Espino Isidro, Rhia Isidro Carbonel, Geraldine Pestano, Gederline Pestano (Jonathan) Soto, step great grandchildren: Kenzo Valmonte Isidro, Zia I. Tolentino, Johnyx Tolentino, Athea Zyra I. Dela Cruz, Nigel Xian, Geronne Tan, Jhrisline Joy Soto, Jonaline Sophia Soto, Cedric Macuja, and Lourence Macuja

Preceded in death by wife, Carmelita, father Orris Orrin Bemis, mother Florence Mae (Jones) Bemis, and step mother Jeannette A. (Janson) Bemis

Special thanks to Mike Harris, Bruce Stewart, the Beaver Dam Congregation, Hillside Hospice, Dr. Dustin Deming and Nurse Practitioner Jenna Wilke at UW Health Carbone Cancer Center, the chemotherapy nurses at UW Health 1 South Park location, as well as all the love and support from all his spiritual brothers and sisters and friends through the years

A memorial service will be held in person and via Zoom on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 1:00 pm. In person service will be held at North/Riverside Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3645 Riverside Blvd., Rockford, IL 61101 with Mike Harris officiating. Please contact pennybemis@gmail.com after September 24 for Zoom information.

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My Deepest heartfelt sincere Condolences to my Cousin Penny Bemis the entire Family of my Uncle Dennis Bemis. May our Lord Bless and Comfort, the both you and your entire Family during this time of Loss and Grief. May the Spirit of God and the Love of your Family and Church Family and all those around you, give you the Comfort and Peace to get you through the days ahead. ✞ 2 Cor. 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
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I met Dennis in VA-37 in the Navy on our way to Vietnam. He fought a long battle with his illness and I never heard him complain. He spoke his mind and I would not have had a problem with him by my side in a tight spot. Hope you have fair seas and a favorable wind on this last journey. Mike Burling Former Shipmate in VA -37

Dear Penny, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad! I know how difficult it is to lose parents. You lost both your mom and dad in a relatively short period of time. My thoughts are with you. Time heals. Things will get better.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.