Dennis L. Lilly, age 54, of Rice Lake, WI, died Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in Eau Claire, WI.

He was born on March 8, 1971 in Rice Lake to Glenn and Kathryn (Holec) Lilly. Dennis graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1989. He enjoyed being a welder and then loved being in the union and worked his way up as a foreman for many years. He loved going fishing, hunted for turkey, bear, coyote, bobcat, raccoon, and deer; and loved teaching younger kids on how to fish and hunt. Dennis loved being outdoors and socializing with his family and friends. He was super caring, generous, wickedly smart, hard worker, loved helping people, passionate, had a great sense of humor and would do anything for anyone.

He is survived by his daughter, Charissa (Matt) Bradley; 3 grandchildren, Westin, Kenley and Alexia; his mother, Kathy Lilly; siblings, Tammy (Tim) Johnson, Neda Larsen and Jed Lilly (Jen Peterson); many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Lilly; his grandparents, Russell and Lelah Lilly; and Joe and Rose Holec; and a brother-in-law, Bryant Larsen.

Visitation will be held from 4-7PM Friday, June 20, 2025 at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, with interment in the Cedar Lake Cemetery in Rice Lake.

Last Update: Jun 05, 2025 8:54 am CDT