Dennis Charles Doty, age 80, of Osceola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, Nov. 11, 2025, at his residence in Osceola.
Dennis was born Aug. 18, 1945 to parents Erving Doty and Selma (Tolzman) in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. He attended St. Croix Falls High School and graduated in 1964. The next year, Dennis enlisted in the Army and spent two years serving during the Vietnam War. Dennis met Jeanne Kohrt at Trollhaugen at a country music show, and not long after, the two were married. Dennis and Jeanne were wed Oct. 28, 1968, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa and to this union three children were born: Denise, DeAnne and Jason.
Dennis loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and taking the kids camping every weekend as they grew up. Dennis had a great sense of humor and was a huge Packers fan. He spent most of his working career as an electrician, being a part of the IBEW union for over 35 years.
Dennis is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jeanne; children, Denise (Scott) Dittrich, DeAnne Doty and Jason (Jessica) Doty; grandchildren, Melissa (Robert) Dehn, Andrew Huot, Krystal Dittrich, Anthony Dittrich, Jack Doty, Xavier Doty, MacKenzie Doty and Alexa Doty; great-grandchildren, Stacy, Zoe and Wyatt Dehn; sisters, Carol Montpetit and Connie Cox; sister-in-law, JilAnne (Patrick) Waddle; brothers-in-law, Stephen (Patti) Kohrt and Michael Kohrt; many nieces, nephews, other extended family, and friends.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Erving Doty Jr; brothers-in-law, Bob Montpetit and Jeffrey Kohrt; and sisters-in-law, Betty Doty and Joanne Carlson.
A Celebration of Life for Dennis will take place from noon – 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Village Pizzeria in Dresser, Wisconsin. A private burial is to take place at Wolf Creek Cemetery in Wolf Creek Township, Wisconsin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to family for a non-profit of their choosing.
Arrangements are with Grandstrand Funeral Home of Osceola. Condolences may be expressed online at grandstrandfh.com.
