Dennis W Persha

Dennis Walter Persha, age 87, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton.

A memorial gathering for Dennis will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville.

Dennis was born on February 8, 1939, to Walter and Gertrude (Pagel) Persha in Horicon, Wisconsin. He went on to graduate from Horicon High School. On September 30, 1961, Dennis married the love of his life, Lynn E Dornfeldt. Together, they raised their two daughters, Stacey and Stephanie.

Dennis dedicated his life to helping others. He served as the Chief of Police for the Township of Hustisford for 17 years. Before his retirement, he worked as a driver for Dodge Concrete.
During his free time. Dennis enjoyed spending as much time as he could outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed working in his garden and above all, loved driving his big blue tractor. He also enjoyed visiting casinos and spending time with his friends and family. He will be remembered for his caring heart and dedication to those he loved.

Dennis is survived by his daughters: Stacey Persha and Stephanie (Lee) Bonack; his sister Sandra Thomas; grandchildren: Tenley Schwartz, Jessica (Ethan) Hass, Matt Bonack, and Chelsey Ripple; and great-grandchildren: Mason Ripple and Loretta Hass. Dennis will also be missed by other dear family and friends.

Dennis was preceded in death by his loving wife Lynn in 2023; his parents Walter and Gertrude Persha; his sister Ramona; his nephew Dale Williams; and his brother-in-law Mike Thomas.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Prairie Ridge Assisted Living for the outstanding care they took of Dennis for the past three years.