Dennis Don Corty, 67, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, passed away on Aug. 26, 2023, with his family at his side.
Dennis was born in Grantsburg on May 2, 1956, to Donald and Merna (Glaubitz) Corty.
Dennis married his true love, Lana Marek, on July 31, 1974, in Grantsburg, where they continued to reside and raise their two children, Shaun and Darla.
Dennis dedicated 41 years of his life to Burnett Dairy, holding different positions, retiring as fieldman where he thoroughly enjoyed meeting with the farmers.
Dennis also enjoyed farming, planting and harvesting crops himself. He loved the outdoors including hunting with family and lifelong friends, fishing, cutting wood, feeding the birds and rock picking. Dennis was a member of the Grantsburg Rod & Gun Club and was an avid trapshooter for several years. He has many 25 straight patches to show his success in the sport. He was a die-hard Packer fan and spent his Sundays watching football. Dennis and Lana took several road trips on his Harley-Davidson, sightseeing and enjoying the time together. After retirement Dennis enjoyed morning coffee with the guys in town, visiting with friends and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Darlene (Gary) and Kat (Bob); parents-in-law, Rudy and Ardyce; sister-in-law, Jane; and brother-in-law, Rudy.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 49 years, Lana; children, Shaun (Nikki) and Darla (Alex); grandchildren, Jeret, Dakota (Taylor), Cooper, Kimber and Brynnlee; great-grandson, Lincoln; brothers, Roger and David (Lisa); sisters, Jean (Jim) and Joan (Pete); along with other relatives and many friends.
A memorial service will be held Friday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m., with visitation from 9-11 a.m., at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg.
Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.
