Dennis Sernovitz

Dennis Sernovitz

August 31, 1949 - November 22, 2025

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Madison - Dennis Lowell Sernovitz, aged 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Oak Park Place Nakoma in Madison. He was born on August 31, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Morton Sernovitz and Edith (Resnick) Sernovitz.

Dennis was a proud veteran who served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a devoted husband, father, son and brother. He loved sports and was an avid fan of the Blackhawks, Brewers and Packers. Dennis was a very selfless, Kind and sweet man. He loved spending time with family and friends. He will be remembered with respect and solemnity by family, friends, and all who crossed paths with him during his life. His memory will be a blessing to those who loved him.

Dennis is survived by his children, Justin (Grace) Sernovitz, Brandon Sernovitz and Jennifer (Nate) Goodwin; grandchildren, Gemma, Jude, Paisley, Brix, Colton and Luna; sister, Susan Henigan; nieces, Lauren and Kelly; and many great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Morton and Edith; and is late wife, Mary Sernovitz.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 11:00am until 12:00pm on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at RYAN FUNERAL HOME & LEGACY CENTER, 6728 Mader Dr, Madison. A service will take place at 12:00pm followed by a luncheon at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the staffs at the VA Hospital and Agrace Hospice for the care and support provided to Dennis. To view this obituary and leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Legacy Center
6728 Mader Dr
608-274-1000


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Celebration Service
Sun Dec 14, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CST
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Larry Pollack
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Dear Jennifer, Justin, Brandon, Susan, So sorry to hear about Denny's passing. We were friends his whole life. living next door to each other on 49th street (until about age 10 where houses were close enough together that we could talk daily window to window. Stayed friends when Denny's family moved to another house in Milwaukee, moved to Skokie and thru the ups and downs life. Last time I saw Denny is when we visited him in Madison and he met us at the Plaza for Burgers and fries and then the Student Union for Babcock ice cream. We knew it was a herculean effort by Denny to join us but the smile on his face as we reminisced could only be matched by my own. (Also Denny stilled loved his Burgers and fries). Denny was part of my Milwaukee buds and the longest standing member. I and everyone that was privileged to be his friend will dearly miss him. Thanks, Denny, for being my friend and heartfelt condolences to Susan, Jennifer, Justin, and Brandon. Larry Pollack
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Dennis was always the happiest when he was with his children. Taken around 1995 in Northern Wisconsin.
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Dennis was always the happiest, when he was with his children. Taken around 1995 in Northern Wisconsin.
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