Dennis Clark Redler

Dennis Clark Redler, 65:  of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours of September 17, 2021.  Dennis was born January 7, 1956 in Rockford, IL to his parents the late Camille and Betty (Brown) Redler.  While attending school in Rockford, Dennis was active in the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corp.  It was during that time he would meet Sharon Neff who he would marry and raise a family with.  After high school, Dennis worked at his father-in-law’s small bus company where he learned his mechanical skills that would carry him through life.  Dennis landed a job with VanGalder Bus Company and moved his family to Janesville, WI and eventually he was employed with Jones Bus Company of Elkhorn, WI from which he retired.  Dennis and Sharon would divorce in 2000, but still remained friends.  In 2004 he would come to meet Shelley Bowers and would spend the rest of his life with her. Together they were huge fans of NASCAR, Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers.  Dennis could often be found in his favorite recliner cheering on his beloved Wisconsin sports teams.  During his time spent away from his recliner he was also an avid golfer.  Dennis is survived by his longtime love Shelley Bowers, his daughter Heidi (Beau) Sanden of Avalon, WI, his son Andrew (Jane) Redler of Janesville, WI, seven grandchildren; Jake, Dwayne, Andrew Jr., Trenton, Brooklynn, Ozlynn and Kaydence, Two great-grandchildren; Evelynn and Landon, and by one brother; John (Shari) Redler of El Mirage, AZ and by other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jim Redler.  Memorial service will be 11:00 am Saturday September 25, 2021 at Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home 730 N. Wisconsin Street Elkhorn, WI.  Visitation will be at the funeral home Saturday from 10:00 AM until time of service.  On-line guestbook is at www.haaselockwoodfhs.com.