Dennis Gabriel, 69, of Racine, passed away on December 4, 2013, at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born in Chicago, IL, on November 17, 1944, son of the late Otto and Hattie (nee: Otzwirk) Gabriel.

Dennis was married to the love of his life, Kathleen (nee: McFarland) Gabriel, on June 17, 1967.

Dennis graduated from Central High School in 1963.  He faithfully served his country with the Army National Guard.  Dennis loved to spend time with Kathy by going antiquing.  He also enjoyed collecting Civil War memorabilia.  Dennis could always be found on Sundays rooting for his favorite football team, the Green Bay Packers.  Above all, he was a family man who truly loved his entire family, including his greyhound, Lilly.  Dennis will be dearly missed.

Dennis leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Kathleen Gabriel of Racine; children, Christian Gabriel of Racine, Lauren (Chris) Weis of Salem, Alanna (Marc Bessette) Gabriel of Rochester; grandchildren, Hattie Weis of Salem, James Koepsel, Luc Bessette, both of Rochester; brother, Kenneth (Ingrid) Gabriel of Bristol; nephew, Ralph (Gretchen) Gabriel of Antioch; other relatives and dear friends too numerous to mention.  In addition to his parents, Dennis is preceded in death by his sister, Lucille Gabriel; and brother, Tony Gabriel.

A visitation with the family will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2013, 4:00pm until 7:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road.  Services and burial will be private at Salem Mound Cemetery.