Dennis D Ender

After a year- long battle with cancer, Dennis Duane Ender, 67, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2013 in his home, surrounded by his family. Dennis was born on December 28, 1945 in La Crosse to Albert and Janice (Keller) Ender. He attended Logan High School graduating in 1964. He joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served from 1964-1969. On August 9, 1969 he married Diane Jurjens. She preceded him in death on February 16, 1986.

Dennis was employed by Burlington-Northern Railroad where he worked as a switchman/brakeman. He later worked at Chart Industries in La Crosse, before retiring in 2010. Dennis enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His grandchildren were the light of his life.

He is survived by his mother, Janice Tiffany, sons Brian (Melissa) Ender and Brent (Tamara Zoerb) Ender, granddaughters Halle, Zoe and Laken Ender, step-granddaughters Emma, Anna and Sophia Goyette, brothers Gary (Sue) Ender and David Ender, sisters Karen (Doug) Miller, Susan Lamb and Carol (Ron) Price, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife Diane, he was preceded in death by his father Albert Ender and step-father Bill Tiffany.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 1, 2013 at Holmen Lutheran Church, with a luncheon to follow. Rev. Dan Henderson will officiate. Burial, with military honors, will be in the French Island Cemetery at 1:30 PM. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Thursday at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services (La Crosse Chapel), 200 West Ave. S., and again at the church on Friday from 10 AM until the time of service.