Dennis E. O’Neil, age 83, of Sheboygan, died on Thursday, December 02, 2021, at his home. He was born in Kenosha, WI on March 1, 1939, the son of the late Esmond and Lillian Bennett O’Neil.
Dennis attended local schools and graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1957. He then enlisted in the U.S. Marines and served his country proudly from 1958 to 1961. On May 12, 1962, he was united in marriage to Marion C. “Marzy” Binder at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sheboygan.
In his earlier years Dennis was a barber in Silver Lake in Kenosha County. Dennis was then employed at the Kohler Company in the engine division until his retirement after 35 years. He was an avid fisherman and Green Bay Packer fan. Dennis loved to spend time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Marion “Marzy”, of Sheboygan; three children, Patty (Dan) Watson, of Conover, WI, Colleen O’Neil, of Sheboygan, and Mike (Aleida) O’Neil, of Buena Vista, CO; six grandchildren, Angela, Joe, Maggie, Katey, Brad, and Shaughn; nine great-grandchildren; and his two sisters, Jackie Taubel, of Spokane, WA, and Sharon Roehl, of Sheboygan. Dennis is further survived by many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esmond and Lillian.
A memorial service for Dennis will be held on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at the Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home, 1535 S. 12th Street, Sheboygan. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at 3:00 p.m. VFW Post 9156 will be providing full military honors.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Dennis’ name. Online condolences may be expressed at www.reinboldfh.com
Date: Tuesday Dec 7, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Location: Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home [map]
Date: Tuesday Dec 7, 2021
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home [map]