Dennis' Memorial Video

Dennis' Funeral Service Video

Dennis Herbert Henry Zemple, age 92, entered into heaven on October 18, 2024. He was born on May 19, 1932 in Waupaca County, Town of Little Wolf, Wisconsin, son of the late Carl and Leona (Greening) Zemple. Dennis was baptized, confirmed and married at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manawa. He married Lois Davis on August 21, 1954 and was blessed with four children.

Dennis became a federal meat inspector following high school and lived in Madison and Milwaukee until 1958 when he purchased a farm in Hortonville. He worked for Morning Glory Dairy for 29 years, retiring in 1984. He then did some farming raising cattle, drove school bus for Hortonville, and helped with Fannin Dairy Distributors. He also loved planting trees and flowers around the yard.

Dennis was a long time member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and served on various boards and committees. His greatest enjoyment was his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He attended their school activities and sports.

Dennis is survived by one son, Rev. Dean (Kim) Zemple; two daughters, Diane (Dave) Lorge, Dawn (Pat) McNichols; 13 grandchildren, Nathan (Hannah) Zemple, Jeremy (Megan) Zemple, Philip (Jackie) Zemple, Andrew (Ashley) Zemple, Christopher Zemple, Katie Zemple, Casey Zemple, Joshua (Katie) Lorge, Scott (Denise) Lorge, Kristin Erdman, Kevin Lorge, Ryan (Heidi) McNichols, Rachel (Dylan) Stegerwald; and 20 great grandchildren. He is further survived by two brothers, Ronnie (Virginia) Zemple and Roger Zemple; sister-in-law Delores Davis; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Dennis was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; son, Dale Zemple; grandchild, Alissa Zemple; and brother, Duane Zemple.

His favorite Bible verse was Revelation 21:1,4 1 "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.  4 'He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."

The Funeral Service for Dennis will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hortonville, with Rev. Tristan Paustian officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 am until the time of service. Burial will follow at the Little Wolf Cemetery in Manawa.

The family would like to thank Living Tree Estates and Moments Hospice for their care and compassion.

Psalm 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."