Dennis R. Puls

HOSKINS -- Funeral service for Dennis R. Puls, 91, of Hoskins, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Peace Church, rural Hoskins. Officiating the service will be Pastor Clark Jenkinson. Military rites will be provided by the American Legion Post 16, V.F.W. Post 1644, of Norfolk and the United States Army Honor Guard. Inurnment will take place at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the Spring Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Dennis passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the Norfolk Veterans Home. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Dennis was born on August 7, 1933 in Hoskins, NE to Reuben and Rose (Miller) Puls. He was baptized at the Peace Church in 1933 and confirmed in 1946 also at the Peace Church. Dennis graduated from Hoskins High School in 1950. Dennis served in the United States Army from August 31, 1953 to May 31, 1955. Dennis married Ramona Seavey April 12, 1953 at Grace Evangelical & Reformed Church in Sioux City, Iowa. After married the couple farmed, raised livestock, and milked cows in the Hoskins area. Dennis enjoyed working on the farm. Dennis was a 4-H Leader for 25 years, men’s chorus for 21 years, as well as enjoyed card clubs, and square dancing. Dennis was a member of Peace Church rural Hoskins, served on different church boards, member of the American Legion, Farm Bureau, Hoskins School Board, and DeKalb Seed Dealer. Dennis is survived by his wife of 71 years Ramona Puls, children Denise (Gary) Morton of Perth Amboy, N.J., Renee (Craig) Schnieder of Davey, NE, Dianne (Reg) Gnirk of Hoskins, Russel (Traci) Puls of Hoskins, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, brothers Darwin (DeAnna) Puls of Georgia, Dallas (Janice) Puls of Norfolk, and many nieces and nephews. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents Reuben and Rose, brother Darrel, and an infant brother. Casket bearers will be Jason Schnieder, Jeff Schnieder, Dylan Puls, Evan Puls, Jared Puls, and Dustin Puls. Condolences can be expressed to the family online at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Dennis R. Puls

August 7, 1933 - January 28, 2025