DENNIS OLIGNEY

DENNIS OLIGNEY

     Dennis Oligney, 77, of Merrillan passed away Jan. 1, 2023, at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI, after a short illness.

     Dennis was born May 1, 1945, to the late Maynard and Delores (Nibbe) Oligney. He was raised in Black River Falls and graduated from Black River Falls High School in 1964, where he was a basketball and baseball standout. After high school, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. 

He married the late Sherry (Hicks) Oligney in 1968, and they had three daughters. They divorced after 25 years of marriage. 

     Dennis was a longtime over-the-road semi driver, starting at Dadco Foods delivering frozen Roma pizzas. His favorite driving partner was his uncle, Larry Peterson. Dennis was a volunteer firefighter in Merrillan. 

     In retirement, he spent his summers camping in Hatfield with Peggy, enjoying the outdoors on his pontoon, fishing and spending time with friends, family and his dog, Buster.

     Dennis is survived by his longtime partner, Peggy Casper; their children, Denise (Tony) Oligney-Estill, Sara (Paul) Groth, Traci (Brad) Kokke, David (Rita) Casper and Jennifer Hill (Sam Prindle); grandchildren Jacob Groth, Julia Groth, Ella Oligney-Estill, Carson Kokke, Abigail Hill and Ryan Casper. He is further survived by his siblings, Bruce (Doris) Oligney and Nancy Hagen, along with many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

     Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, brother in-law Kris Hagen and his uncle, Larry Peterson.

     Funeral services for Dennis will take place Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at the Skyline Golf Course, with a 11 a.m. service. Pastor Terry Marg will officiate. Friends and family are welcome to visitation from 10 a.m. until time of service. A meal will follow the service. Interment will take place at a later date. 

     The Torgerson’s Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements, 715-284-4321.