Denise Faltus, age 60, of Barnes, WI, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Tamarack Health in Hayward, WI.

Denise Jean Lein was born August 28, 1964, in Hudson, WI the daughter of Clarence and Betty (Johnson) Lein. She was raised in Hudson and graduated from high school there in 1982. She then attended Century College in White Bear Lake, MN. Denise worked several jobs in the Twin Cities area before going to work with Comcast Corporation. She worked in customer service and as an construction coordinator for the company for over 25 years. While working at Comcast, Denise met Steve Faltus. Denise and Steve were married on March 24, 2000, in Hudson and made their home in Stillwater, MN. Together they purchased a cabin in Barnes, WI on Pickerel Lake in 2016 and made it their year around home in 2020. Denise retired in 2024. Denise enjoyed cooking, baking and going trail riding with friends in their side by side and spending time on the lake. She had a way of lighting up a room with her great sense of humor. Her golden retriever, Norman, was very special to her.

Denise is survived by her husband, Steve; two step-children, Martin Faltus of Burnsville, MN, Rachel (Gabriel) Moreno of Fall River, MA; one granddaughter, Madeline Frietas; siblings, Sandy (Rick) Peterson of Wilmer, MN, Shelby (Bill) Woodard of Solon Springs, WI, Pat White, Denis (Therene) Lein of Hudson, WI, Judy (Dennis) Nelson of White Bear Lake, MN; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A private gathering will be held for Denise in the spring.

Last Update: Feb 07, 2025 1:45 pm CST