Service Information
Dennis "Denny" Drazkowski, age 67, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, husband of LuAnn, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, in Hayward, Wisconsin.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anastacia Catholic Church Gymnasium on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at 3:00 P.M. in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Please use the East Entrance.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. prior to the Mass at the church.
Obituary
Dennis “Denny” Joseph Drazkowski was born on June 6, 1954, in Winona, Minnesota. He was the son of Joseph A. and Janice (Tschumper) Drazkowski. Denny was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth at St. Casimir’s Catholic Church in Winona. He received his education in Winona, and was a graduate of Winona High School and Luther College in Iowa.
On October 25, 1991, Denny was united in marriage to LuAnn (Farenbaugh) Glesener at Crow River Country Club in Hutchinson. He helped LuAnn raise her three children, Clint, Cody and Adam Glesener and they considered him their father. Denny was fondly loved by the boys and their families. He and LuAnn resided on Belle Lake and in Hutchinson. Denny and LuAnn shared twenty-nine years of marriage.
Denny was employed at Hutchinson Technologies Incorporate for decades. He later went to work for Minnesota Rubber before he retired in 2018. Denny was a member of St. Anastacia Catholic Church. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus.
Denny enjoyed fishing, watching the Vikings and Minnesota Twins, car races, grilling, and recently camping. He also enjoyed snowmobiling, four-wheeling, and his Harley-Davidson. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Denny passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Chippewa Lake Campground in the Town of Hunter near Hayward, Wisconsin, at the age of 67 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Denny is survived by his Wife, LuAnn Drazkowski of Hutchinson, MN;
Mother, Janice Drazkowski of Winona, MN;
Beloved “Sons”, Cody Glesener and his wife, Cheri of Hutchinson, MN,
Adam Glesener and his wife, Shelly of Hutchinson, MN;
Daughter-in-law, Nicole Glesener of Hutchinson, MN;
Six Grandchildren, Tristan, Talea, Taylor, Kyla, Ethan, and Marissa Glesener;
Great-grandchildren, Braylee, Kinzlee, and Camdyn;
Siblings, Sue Burns and her husband, Jim, of Winona, MN,
Joe and his wife, Nancy, Drazkowski of Fountain City, WI;
Brother-in-law, Richard Farenbaugh of Pine Bluff, WY,
Sister-in-law, Carla Lopez and her husband, Eddie, of Mesquite, NV;
Many other relatives and friends.
Denny is preceded in death by his Son, Clinton Glesener; Father, Joseph A. Drazkowski; Parents-in-law, Jerome and Mary Farenbaugh.
Vicki Schreiner-Kaiser says
My Deepest Sympathy goes out to you LuAnn and your family, Prayers and Hugs to you.,
Vicki Schreiner-Kaiser
Tracy Jorgensen says
Oh LuAnn, I am so sorry to hear of Denny’s passing. My hearts hurts for you. I will keep you in my prays.
Hugs
Tracy Jorgensen
Mary Berger says
I just read this sad news in disbelieve. I’m so terribly sorry LuAnn.
Renee Bryan says
LuAnn,
My sympathy on Denny’s passing. May God’s blessing comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Treasure your memories.
Kevin Kieke says
Oh Lui. This breaks my heart. Denny was very much a mentor of mine. He gave me so much in my early career. He will be missed.
Roxanne Pulkrabek says
Dearest LuAnn, I cannot begin to express my sadness on hearing about Denny’s passing. My heart breaks for you and I truly wish I could bear some of your pain. Denny was s true gentleman. Love you and praying for your peace.
Karen Raske says
So sorry for your loss. My sympathy and prayers to you and your family. Denny always had a chuckle.
Steve & Colleen Benjamin says
So sorry LuAnn & family! Prayers for you all!
Glrnn snf Mary Ann Dettman says
LuAnn, I really liked working with Denny at HTI. He was fun, such a good story teller, and was still so committed to his job. You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Mary Ann Dettman says
LuAnn, I really liked working with Denny at HTI. He was fun, such a good story teller, and was still so committed to his job. You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Patty Marconcini says
Sorry for your loss . You are in our thoughts
Ella Kruse says
Luann, I’m so saddened to hear of Denny’s passing. I pray for strength and God’s love during this difficult time.
Haley Jacobsen says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, LuAnn.
Kathy Todd says
LuAnn and Family my deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Denny.
Darlene Farenbaugh says
Sorry for your loss. I will not be able to attend, but thoughts and prayers coming your way.
Mary Hanson says
LuAnn, You have our deepest sympathy You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Connie Harbarth says
Denny was a great guy and nice to work with. Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers.
Carolyn Young says
LuAnn and family. I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you and I pray for God’s strength and blessings.
Angela Young says
We prayed for Dennis at Mass today. I am so sorry for your loss. Your faith community is praying!!
John and Sue Bahr says
My deepest sympathy to you and family, he will be greatly missed.
Jeannine Gehlen says
Lui, I am so saddened to hear about Denny’s passing. He was so much fun to work with.
All my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Tony Liberko says
Just heard this sad, sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family LuAnn. I remember Denny well from our days at HTI. So sorry for your loss.
John Manderscheid says
Lui
I wish I could say something that would ease your pain, I feel fortunate to have spent time with Denny.
Barb Rosenau says
LuAnn,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Keep those memories, and he will always be with you
Rochelle and Brian Radunz says
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family!
Annette and Dave Dressel says
LuAnn and family: So very sorry to learn of Denny’s passing. He was such a kind and genuinely nice man. I enjoyed working with him at HTI.
May your memories of him help to heal your hearts.
Annette and Dave Dressel
Judy Willett says
LuAnn .. So Sorry to hear of Denny’s passing. You have our deepest sympathy and praying for Peace & Strength. God is with you. Judy & Daryel Willett
Bonnie Lickfelt says
Dearest LuAnn….I am so sorry to hear of Denny’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family and to Denny’s family. There are no words to lessen your grief, but may all your wonderful memories of him help you through this time. May God be with you.
Barb and Allan Plath says
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers and sympathy for you and your family.
Linda Cleland says
Lui, So very sorry to hear about Denny. He was a great person, a great teacher and had a lot of patience. Had a lot of good times and great memories back in the old days. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Charlotte Laxen Helfritz says
Dear LuAnn, I am shocked and so so sorry to learn of Denny’s passing. Please know you are in my prayers and thoughts. Sending love and hugs. God is holding all of you tightly in His loving arms.
Les Lofquist says
LuAnn, how saddened I was to learn of the passing of Denny. He was my best friend in our days together in Winona from 6th Grade until we graduated in 1972. Although I haven’t seen him much over the years, I’ve never forgotten, nor will I forget, our friendship, May the God of all comfort minister to you and the family in these days of profound grief.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Les Lofquist
Tom Wirt says
LuAnn,
What a jolt. I am here for anything you need. Denny has been one of the good ones. Glad you had the years together. Our deepest sympathies. C
Linda Schmidt says
My deepest sympathy to you LuAnn and your family.
Dawn Halverson says
We are so sorry to hear of Denny’s passing. Keeping you and your families in our prayers.
Tim and Dawn Halverson
Cynthia Covington says
LuAnn and family – So sorry to hear of your sudden loss of Denny. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Cindy (Wosmek) Covington
Colleen Wagner says
So sorry to hear. My sympathies to you, LuAnn and family. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa Diane Ruth says
We have been praying for you. We are again beyond sorry. Bless you and your sons.
DeAnn Mickolichek says
Luann and family so very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers.
Ray Wolter says
LuAnn, Prayers for you and your family. It is sad to hear of your loss in Denny’s passing. He was a good guy. Ray Wolter
Arlene Moehring says
LuAnn- Just reading of the passing of Denny. So shocked and so saddened to see this news. What a great guy! So patient and kind and took time to help teach you. Larry & I send our condolences to you and your family.
Pat Ernst says
So sorry to hear about Denny. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.
Marty and Pat Ernst
David Bristow says
Denny was my roommate at Luther our Sophomore year. What a great character. We had stories. So sad to hear of his passing. Condolences his family.