Foley, Minnesota
Dennis Pekarek, age 68, of Foley, passed away Oct. 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Brennyville. The Rev. Matthew Langager will officiate and burial will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. at the church Wednesday. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Dennis Joseph Pekarek was born in St. Cloud, to George and Mary (Ziwicki) Pekarek. He lived near Brennyville all of his life. Dennis enjoyed fishing and camping, four-wheeling and mowing the lawn. He especially enjoyed spending time with his friends at the Milaca DAC, participated in the Special Olympics and was an avid bowler and softball player. One of the things Dennis looked forward to was playing Santa Claus. The family would like to make a special thank you to Lori and Deb at the DAC. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
Dennis is survived by his brothers and sisters Bonnie (Al) Szczech of Foley, Barbara Blais of Foley, Roger (Mary) of Foley, Mary Jo Legatt of Foley, Mike of Foley, Gary of Foley, Brenda (Leon) Gehrke of Paynsville, Lori (Ralph) Buettner of Cold Spring and Anthony of Foley as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary; brothers and sister, Tom, Donald, Robert and Kathleen Moulzolf; and brother-in-laws, Alvin Legatt and Rich Blais.
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