Dennis Ellinghausen

Dennis Ellinghausen passed away Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at the age of 77, after a short battle with cancer.

Dennis was born on Oct. 22, 1946, to Helmuth and Sophia Sykora Ellinghausen.

After graduating from Moulton High School in 1964, he moved to Houston where he was employed by Waukesha- Pearce Industries for 44 years, retiring as a warehouse manager.

During the Vietnam Era, he served his country in the Army National Guard. After retirement, he and his wife moved from Sugar Land back to his hometown of Moulton where he enjoyed gardening and tending to his many plants

On May 19, 1974, Dennis married Bernice Dusek. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year. For many years Dennis and Bernice enjoyed traveling to various locations. Many of those trips were with Moulton friends; memories that will always be treasured.

Dennis had a great love of music. Because of this, he could name most 50’s and 60’s songs along with the artist and writer. He served as the sound engineer for The Original Moods and later for the Band of Geezers. During those dances, he enjoyed meeting people, discussing songs or telling a joke. For those who knew Dennis, no matter where he was, he always had a joke to share, whether you wanted to hear it or not.

Dennis was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, American Legion Post 392, and was also a huge part of the Moulton School Reunion Committee.

He is survived by his wife, Bernice; brother, Victor (Margaret); niece, Cindy Dawson; sister and brother-in-law, Lillian and Ben Braeuer, and his pet cat, Hobo.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation for Dennis will begin at 9 a.m., Friday, March 1. Rosary will follow at 9:30 a.m. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Moulton.

His urn will be placed in the Columbarium at The Resurrection Chapel at St. Joseph’s Church in Moulton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of donors' choice in memory of Dennis.

Smith Funeral Home in Moulton, is in charge of arrangements.