William Denzen

William "Bill" Denzen, age 88, of Little Falls, MN, passed away Friday, September 03, 2010, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls, MN. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Little Falls, MN. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls. There will be a parish prayer service at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. Interment will be in St. Mary's Parish Cemetery in Little Falls. William Frank Denzen was born on March 18, 1922 in Buckman Township, Morrison County, Minnesota the son of Peter & Barbara (Druschba) Denzen. He grew up on the family farm in Buckman Township and attended grade school at St. Michael's Catholic School in Buckman. He was united in marriage to Marion Faust on November 22, 1947 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz. The couple made their home on the family farm for a few years before moving to Little Falls. Bill was employed at Hennepin Paper in Little Falls for 37 years, retiring in 1987. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, yard work, was an avid Twins and Vikings fan and especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marion of Little Falls; children, Terry (Rolly) Bachman of Maple Grove, MN, Jean (Tim) Hines of Avon, MN, Joseph (Jackie Reineking) of Little Falls, MN, Maria (Brian) Kelly of Apple Valley, MN, Amy Denzen of Alexandria, VA and Bill (Joan) Denzen of Big Lake, MN; daughter-in-law, Cindy Denzen of New Hope, MN; sister, Emma (Doyle) Wilson of San Clemente, CA; grandchildren, Tim, Ellen, Jodi, Amanda, Paige, Katie, Jacob, Emma and Matthew; great-grandchildren, Zachary and Tyler. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Peter; sisters, Helen Boltz, Katherine Lochner, Marie (Sr. Virgil) Denzen and Cecilia Otremba.