Dennis E. Elsenrath

Dennis Elsenrath, 83, of Custer, Wisconsin died on Friday October 9th, 2026.

Dennis was born on January 19th, 1943, in Natrona Heights, PA to the late Francis and Margaret Elsenrath.

Dennis graduated from Freeport High School (PA) where he played football and basketball. While at Slippery Rock University, he earned All American honors as a goalkeeper for the University’s soccer team. A Master’s degree from Westminster College, and a Doctorate from Indiana University, completed his formal education.

Dennis was a Licensed Psychologist, Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point (UWSP), and a private practice counselor in the Stevens Point area. He also co-founded the National Wellness Institute which sponsored an Annual Wellness Conference at UWSP that drew participants from around the world. As a nationally and internationally known speaker, Dennis championed the wellness culture and introduced wellness concepts as far away as Japan. He served as a consultant to the Kellogg National Fellowship Program, as a Board Member and President of Big Brothers/Big Sisters Central Wisconsin, and as a Committee Member of the Portage County Leadership Institute. Dennis also served as the Director of the UWSP Counseling Center, and presented to, trained, and consulted with numerous organizations throughout Central Wisconsin. Dennis was active with Pacelli High School, serving alongside his wife, Patricia, as co-chair of the annual Panacea fundraiser, and as a member of the Pacelli Athletic Board and Big Red Club.

Dennis’ marriage to Patricia Adams took place August 24th, 1963, at Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church in Natrona Heights, PA. He is survived by his wife Patricia, sister; Connie Graber of Hagerstown, MD, sons; Daniel Elsenrath of Stevens Point, Michael (Katherine) Elsenrath of Germantown, TN, and grandchildren; Megan and Benjamin Elsenrath.

A Celebration of Life for Dennis will be held at 1:00PM on Friday October 16, 2026 at Pisarski Funeral Home-703 Second Street, Stevens Point. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11:00AM until the time of services. Chaplain Mark Lewis to officiate. Funeral services will occur in Pennsylvania in the spring of 2027 with the date and time to be announced. Burial will take place at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery in Pittsburgh.

Pisarski Funeral Homes are honored to be serving the Elsenrath Family. For online condolences, please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com

The Elsenrath Family requests that in lieu of flowers, please send any contributions to Pacelli Catholic Schools.