Dennis Thomas Rupnow, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 28, 2023 while outside doing what he loved.  He was born on February 21, 1961 in Monroe, the son of Donald and Jeanette (Duerst) Rupnow. Dennis graduated from New Glarus High School in 1979 and continued his education at MATC in Madison, graduating with a degree in Photography.  On June 6, 1992 he was united in marriage to Renee Duffy at the Swiss United Church of Christ in New Glarus.

Throughout his photography career, he was most often employed as a printer.  He most recently thoroughly enjoyed his position as a Digital Cutting Specialist at Park Printing in Verona.  Dennis enjoyed all things outdoors; hiking, canoeing, gardening, and cutting wood.  He also had a passion for vintage vehicles, and loved tinkering with his 1961 Jeep Willy and his old Ford tractor.  He loved time with friends and family, spending special times Up North, and on canoe trips with the guys.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Renee, children Brandon (Lyndsay) Rupnow and Bailey (Andrew Mattson) Rupnow, grandchildren Gage and Hattie, and grand-dogs Nova and Rex.  He is further survived by his parents Don and Jeanette Rupnow, siblings Lon (Robin) Rupnow, Larry (Brenda) Rupnow, Diane (Tink Hendricks) Rupnow, and Linda (Rob) Buzogany, father-in-law Eugene Duffy, and many cherished nieces and nephews.

An open house celebration of Dennis' life will be held from 12pm to 4pm on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Edelweiss Chalet Country Club, W4764 Edelweiss Road, New Glarus, WI.  A time to share memories and stories will begin at approximately 1:30 pm.

A special thank you to the Belleville and Fitchrona EMS departments, Green and Dane County Sheriffs' departments, and the staff at UW Hospital.

Additional special thanks to Park Printing Solutions.

Memorials are suggested to the Nature Conservancy of Wisconsin.