Dennis Rodacker, age 72, a resident of Danbury, died Monday, February 13, 2017 in Apachee Junction, Arizona.
Dennis was born May 2, 1944 in Bowdon, North Dakota to Frederick and Alvina (Stolp) Rodacker. Dennis served his country for 22 years in the United States Navy as a Boiler Technician. He was also in the reserves. He worked as a Guard Sergeant for the State of Minnesota Department of Corrections for 20 years. Dennis was a member of the Apache Junction V.F.W., the Webb Lake Legion, past member of the Siren Lions and the Stillwater Eagles Club. During his free time he enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting, gardening, snowmobiling and wood working. He also had time to own Sisters On the Shore (formerly Narrows) on Clam Lake for a few years. His time spent with his grandchildren was what he enjoyed most. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Howard and Darwin. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Peggy; daughter, Denis (Dave) Maradiaga; sons, Dennis (Lisa) Rodacker and Kris (Sarah) Wolff; brother, Virgil (Dorothy) Rodacker; his five grandchildren, Elizabeth, Ryan, Ethan, Emily and Sarah; sister, Donna Johnson; along with other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Dennis’ life will be Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the 10 th Hole from 4-7 PM. A graveside service will be Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 2 PM at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner. Memorials preferred to the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com