Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home

Dennis Dale Brosz, age 66 of Mitchell, SD and formerly of Tripp, SD, passed away early Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, Mitchell, SD. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the Mitchell Congregational UCC, Mitchell, SD with Rev. Kristi McLaughlin officiating. Burial will be in the Friedens Reformed Cemetery, Tripp, SD at approximately 1:30 PM. Visitations will be Friday from 4 to 8 PM at the Mitchell Congregational UCC with the family present at 7:00 PM, and then one hour prior to the service at the church. Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory, Yankton, is assisting with service details. Pallbearers will be David Miller, Dennis Kaus, Doug Fuerst, Bob Just, Maynard Hieb, and James Nelson.

Dennis was born May 16, 1944 in Parkston, SD to Herbold and Edna (Hoffman) Brosz. He grew up on a farm in Hutchinson County. Dennis lived in Redfield, SD for 21 years before moving to Mitchell, SD in 1982. Dennis enjoyed the opportunities provided by LifeQuest to enrich his life by helping him achieve his goals. He felt comfortable surrounded by meaningful and trusted relationships. Attendance at church, music concerts, sports events, spending time with family, and eating out were important to Dennis. Friends included him on many occasions such as fishing trips, visiting the SD State Fair, attending basketball and baseball games, and participating in parades. Dennis enjoyed selling raffle tickets for sporting events and passing out bulletins at church. He did numerous jobs at LifeQuest and looked forward to stocking shelves at Walgreens.

Dennis is survived by his sisters, Jeanus (Jack) Koenig of Chagrin Falls, OH and Marley Ann (Paul) Opsahl of Yankton, SD. Nephews John (Judy) Koenig of Pleasanton, CA, Robert (Casey) Koenig of Toledo, Stanley (deceased) (Emmy) Koenig of Mentor, OH, Kevin (Lisa) Opsahl of Yankton, SD; Nieces Lori (Nenod) Marjanovic of Lakewood, OH and Kimberly (Richard Evnen) Heier of Lincoln, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew Stanley Koenig.

Memorials are directed to LifeQuest; 804 N. Mentzer Street; Mitchell, SD 57301.

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