C. Denny Ostergaard
November 17, 1942 -
October 13, 2021
US Veteran
Clarence Denny Ostergaard, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at his residence in Kenosha.
Born on November 17, 1942 in Kenosha, he was the son of Clarence and Nina (Beckman) Ostergaard. He attended local schools and graduated from Bradford High School in 1960. He was united in marriage to Lydia Villasenor in Las Vegas, Nevada. They shared 21 wonderful years of marriage together.
Denny proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1960-1963 and in the U.S. Navy Reserves from 1963-1966. Over many years, he worked as an Assistant Manager for International Harvester, retiring in 2008. After retirement, he spent 8 years as a Semi-Truck Driver for Ostergaard Trucking and American Igloo.
He enjoyed deer and bow hunting, fishing, the outdoors, vacations in Northern WI, the Packers, Nascar, working on cars, fixing them in his garage, and racing modified cars at Wilmot. Family time was very important to him and he loved large family reunions, barbeques, spending holidays together-especially Thanksgiving, and was a generous donor to Veteran causes. Anyone that knew him knew that he was one hell of a guy.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lydia; his children, Denny, Jr., Patty, Michelle, Tammy, Steven, Lisa, Lorenzo (Addy Short); his grandchildren, Diane, Frankie, Charlie, Preston, Ann Marie, Wyatt, Ashton, Ginger, Bella, Ty, Julian, Scarlett, and his siblings, Chuck, Larry, Neal, Faye, Nina, Paulette, Joy.
Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Nina; his siblings, Jeff and Gloria.
Service Info
Interment with full military honors will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Lydia, You have my deepest condolences for the loss of your husband. You had 21 wonderful years of marriage with Denny. Cherish all the good memories, celebrate his life and mourn his death. Although he is not with you in person, you can keep him in your heart. Do not be afraid to allow your family and friends to give you support. I will pray for your comfort and a healing of your broken heart.
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John VitaccoSpecial guy Denny was , will miss him dearly. Spent many visits enjoying our conversations mostly ., about the joy of knowing and trusting in the saving Grace given to us when we placed our our trust in Christ alone. The Bible states that we can only be saved from Everlasting punishment in Hell if we add nothing to the finished work of Christ on the Cross and Trust In Him Alone. Denny said this is exactly what he did!!!! I’m in total agreement! John Vitacco
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Tim CepressGoing to miss the text messages and the advice that you would give. You say hi to Mr J and have some beers with him. Rest easy.
