Dennis James Kreuziger was born to Hugo Kreuziger and Doris Pownell Kreuziger on October 7, 1955 in River Falls, Wisconsin and passed away on December 20, 2018, at age 63.
He grew up on his family’s dairy farm, as one of six children in Roberts, WI. He graduated from St. Croix Central High School. Dennis earned a degree from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls.
His career started in Conservation; eventually transitioning to a career in law enforcement. He retired from the River Falls Police Department in 2006. He used his investigation skills in the private sector as an investigator of health insurance fraud. In his spare time he was passionate about photography, spending time with family and enjoyed helping people.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Hugo and Doris Kreuziger; brothers, Donald Kreuziger and Greg Kreuziger; sister, Judy Bolier; brother-in-law, Steven Bolier; and uncle, Rudy Kreuziger. He is survived by his brother Randy Kreuziger; sister and brother-in-law, Dianne and Roger Beestman; nephew, Donald Bolier and wife Natalie; nephew, Jeff Bolier and wife Misty; nieces, Shannon Bierbrauer and husband Kurtis, Hannah Kreuziger; great-nieces, Chelsea Bolier and Rylie Bierbrauer; great-nephew, Benjamin Bolier; sister-in-law Rhonda Kreuziger. A Celebration of Life was held on Thursday, December 27, 2018 from 4-7 pm with a memorial service at 6:30 pm at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services (728 S Knowles Ave.) in New Richmond. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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(715) 425-8788
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R.I.P. even not get to meet in person.but you will be remenber by our groups . you will be missed.
What a shock and loss. Talked with him after he came home from the hospital last week and were going to get together Christmas. We worked together at RFPD and stayed in touch through the past 40 years. Dennis was a sensitive, caring, sweet person who deeply loved his family and a talented, committed public servant. God speed Kruze. Miss you partner.
Denny was one of the good guys, I’m sorry to hear of his passing.
I met Dennis after he started working for the St. Croix Falls PD and Polk County Sheriff’s Department. A real good guy he was and a lot of fun to be around. Very sad to hear of his passing. He will be missed.
Today’s weather prevents us from traveling today. Please know we are with you all in spirit. We’d like to share this in memory of our good friend, Dennis:
“To Speak of Things That Matter” by Patty Dease (shared with permission)
To speak of things that matter,
Someday we’ll all be fee,
We’ll find the strength to carry on,
To love and let things be.
To speak of things important,
Just how precious life can be,
Tell family that you love them,
Before eternity.
Let’s take the time each moment,
And take the time each day,
To say the words unspoken,
Spread love along the way.
To speak of things that matter,
Someday we’ll all be fee,
To journey to the other side,
And find eternity.
With love, Tim Markgraf and Mary Paulson
I worked with Dennis at Willow River State Park in the mid 70’s and again at River Falls Police Department for 30 years. I have a lot of great stories and cases we worked on together. He will be missed. He was a hard working investigator dedicated to the community of River Falls.
This was a shock to us today. We are neighbors across the street from Denny. He was always had time to talk and very friendly. Denny was young and enjoyed life. Our deepest sympathy to all his family and friends. He will be missed.
I am so saddened. Denny was an incredible person and full of joy. Rest In Peace mybftiend.
Officer kreuziger was a great guy who helped young dumb freshman at UWRF who was going to fast on a motorcycle late one night. His compassion and understanding was greatly appreciated then and I have always remembered him, sorry for your loss……
I had been trying to reach out to Denny and didn’t know if his passing! My mom Marcia and him were together for many years. After their break up we continued to stay in touch. We had dinner not towards the end of November of 2018. He was so kind and gentle. I will greatly miss his smile and giant hugs. Mostly his words of wisdom! RIP Denny! See you again some day! ❤️
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