ree children and the adults they grew up to be. He also was very proud of the choices they made in their lives, including the spouses that each one of them chose. Dennis was the family jokester who could always be counted on to provide a good laugh, even when the joke was on him. He was lighthearted and always in a good mood. He was always doing some good deed for someone and finding ways to help out wherever he could. Dennis took great pride and enjoyed helping his elderly parents with anything they needed. Some of Dennis' favorite hobbies were woodworking and youth sports. One of his favorite projects he created was a handcrafted violin he made with his father-in-law. The violin still hangs on a wall in his home today and was something Dennis had very fond memories of making. Dennis was involved in youth sports long before he had children of his own. He was a hockey coach for 1st graders in the WAHA Green Bay Youth Program. Later, when Dennis and Jean had their own children, Dennis was involved in their baseball, hockey, and wrestling. He served as a coach on both of his son's teams for these sports and was also the President of the Southwest Youth Wrestling Club for several years. His daughter Connie was a cheerleader for Ashwaubenon and Dennis never missed a game or a competition she performed in. Dennis and Jean raised their children in a faith based home and taught them to enjoy and love the outdoors. They attended St. Mark Lutheran church as a family every Sunday and Dennis served as an usher there for many years. Dennis had a love for camping and he spent most summers traveling Wisconsin with his family and their popup camper creating many fond memories. Dennis was the dad on the beach that played crazy games in the water with his kids, made loud "walrus noises" in the water, and tossed his kids in the air to land in the water with a huge splash. Dennis' children learned many important values from him including a highly competitive spirit, good sportsmanship, the value of putting forth your best effort in everything you do, and most importantly, to have fun doing it. The smile on Dennis' face grew a little brighter when he learned he was going to be a Grandfather for the first time. In the span of seven years the number of Grandchildren grew to ten. Dennis enjoyed holding his Grandchildren, playing with them, acting silly with them, wrestling with them, and taking quiet walks in the woods with them to feed the ducks. Dennis loved fishing with several of his Grandchildren as well. His proudest moments are when he would let the grandkids sit on his lap to drive his pontoon boat on Boulder Lake. Dennis was looking forward to another summer of sports where he would see his grandkids play. He was also excited for another year of family gatherings in his backyard and making his big kettle of booyah. Dennis loved his home and yard. He took pride in what he jokingly called "the curb side appeal". Dennis and Jean spent many hours sitting together on their front porch and talking of future plans. Dennis also loved working in the yard side by side with Jean, weeding their many flower gardens. Dennis loved caring for his yard and cutting the grass; he always said this brought him closer to God. Opening up the camper in spring, putting in the dock and camping and fishing with his kids and grandkids were things he greatly enjoyed. He had so many plans to take the grandkids camping, have sleepovers, go fishing, and do new things together. The anticipation of the upcoming time with his grandkids and children was a great joy for him. He loved Echo Valley Campground and going out on Boulder Lake very early in the morning to get his catch of the day. Dennis' pontoon boat the "Jeanne Marie" was always on the lake at sunrise, where he would be relaxing and fishing with his family. Dennis loved his campsite where he hosted many family perch frys, picnics on the beach, quiet pontoon rides at night and campfires with the family. Dennis was preceded in death by his father-in-law Oakie Kelm, mother-in-law Charlotte Kelm, brother- in-law John Tappa and sister-in-law Carol Kelm Neitzel. Dennis is survived by his wife Jean and their three children and ten grandchildren. Scott Servais (Teri), Connie Dorn (Trevis) and Michael Servais (Leslie). His parents Gerald and Harriet Servais, brother Gary Servais (Jo), sister Pam Wussow (Jeff), sister Robyn Servais, sisters-in-law, Sandy Siebert (Mike) and Sharon Tappa, and many neices and nephews. Visitation will be held at Lyndahl Funeral Home, 1350 Lombardi Avenue, on Friday, March 3, 2017, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Visitation will continue Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1301. S. Ridge Road, from 10:00 to the time of funeral service at 11:00 am. Rev. Earl Vorpagel III will be officiating. Dennis' family would like to thank the ER staff and medical team at Saint Mary's Hospital for their urgency to treat Dennis, along with Chaplain Pamela Proietti and RN Kristen Hebert for their compassion and heartfelt sympathies. Lastly the family would like to thank Pastoral Intern Chad from Calvary Church for coming to Saint Mary's and leading the family in prayer as Dennis was called to heaven. To his Grandchildren - Andy, Ashley, Lily, Parker, Isaac, Noah, Luke, Devin, Dylan and Charlotte... you were the sparkle and twinkle in your Grandpa Denny's eyes. Soar with the eagles Den, until we meet again. We love you and will miss you dearly.
Lyndahl Funeral Home and Cremation Services
Green Bay, WI 54304
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