STOUGHTON - Dennis Michael Handel, age 77, of Stoughton, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Stoughton Hospital. He was born on January 12, 1948, in Madison, the son of Donald and Imogene (Anderson) Handel.

Dennis graduated from La Follette High School in 1966. He was united in marriage to Thelma Weger on December 11, 1975, in Madison. Dennis worked as a service manager for Sony Corporation, retiring in 2001. He and Thelma also owned and operated a DJ business called "Tunes for Toons" for many years. They also enjoyed playing Santa and Mrs. Clause together over the years.

Dennis loved playing the guitar and bass and singing in many local bands in the Dane County area throughout his life. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and watching football, especially the Green Bay Packers.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Thelma; children, Todd (Cali) Handel, Robby Skolaski, Becky (Tony) Sorum, Troy (Sabrina) Handel, Michelle (Gage Abrahams) Handel, Don (Dianna Johnson) Handel and Mike (Pat) Handel; brother, Rodney (Gail) Handel; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Imogene; granddaughter, Madyson Nicole Louise Handel; parents-in-law, Joseph and Lizzie Weger; and daughter-in-law, Jessica Skolaski.

A celebration of life will be held at VFW POST 7591, 301 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Dennis Michael Handel, Sr.

January 12, 1948 - March 02, 2025

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