Obit: Denk, Dylan J. (1992 – 2015)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Denk, Allar, Heath, Sowieja

----Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Abbotsford, Wis.) 25 Feb 2015

Denk, Dylan J. (9 MAY 1992 – 22 FEB 2015)

Dylan J. Denk, 22, Greenwood, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, from injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, Feb. 27, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenwood. Rev. Steve Brice will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Flatten, Calvin Gregorich, Chris Liermann, Steven Sladich, Brandon Herr, Brandon Kitzhaber, Jared Ystad, Jack Denk and Owen Denk. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., on Thursday, Feb. 26, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, and again at the church, on Friday, from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Dylan Jay Denk was born on May 9, 1992, in Marshfield, the son of Brian W. and Julia A. (nee Allar) Denk. He was raised on the family farm northeast of Greenwood, received his elementary education at St. Mary's Catholic School, and graduated from Greenwood High School in 2010. He enjoyed playing football and baseball, was active in 4-H and FFA, and especially enjoyed showing cattle. He then attended UW-River Falls pursuing a degree in crop and soil sciences until the present time. He had many interests, but especially loved spending time with his family and friends, weekends and summers on the farm, deer and turkey hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, anything outdoors, throwing darts and playing softball.

Dylan is survived by the love of his life and best friend, Raisa Heath, River Falls; his parents, Brian and Julie Denk, Greenwood; his sister, Brianna Denk, Seattle, Wash.; his maternal grandmother, Corrine Allar, Marshfield; his maternal grandfather, David (Judy) Allar, Sun City, Ariz.; his paternal grandmother, Marcia Denk, Owen; a close-knit extended family; and many friends who will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, William Denk; his aunt, Lonni (Denk) Sowieja; and his uncle, Edward Denk.

Dylan's family asks that donations be given in his name for a memorial to be established at a later date.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com.

Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, is assisting the family with arrangements.