Dennis Michael Destino, 58, De Pere, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born March 23, 1949, in Rochester, N.Y., to Carmen and Rose Destino. On Aug. 12, 1972, Dennis married Kerry J. Meyer in Cadillac, Mich. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a bachelor's degree in science, obtained an M.S. from St. Louis University and received his D.D.S. from the University of Detroit in 1976. He completed his residency in oral surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Dennis then spent 25 years as an oral surgeon with Bay Oral Maxillofacial LTD in Green Bay. He served on the staff of St. Vincent, St. Mary's, Bellin and Aurora Hospitals.

Dennis had an active professional and community presence. He served as a member and past president of the Brown/Door/ Kewaunee Dental Society, and a member of the Seattle Study Club, International College of Dentists, and the American and Wisconsin Societies of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. He was an oral pathology instructor at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College throughout his local career. He also found time to serve on the Board of Directors of the Salvation Army and was a past Director of the Green Bay Country Club. Dennis was a member of Resurrection Catholic Parish.

Above all, Dennis lived for his family and friends. Whether traveling on a family ski trip, entertaining at a tailgate in South Bend, or squeezing in a November round of golf, his constant goal was to infect those around him with his joy. He was successful.

He is survived by his wife, Kerry; his daughters, Lauren Destino, Milwaukee, Wis.; Kathleen (Robert) Steinmetz, Denver, Colo.; Maria (fiance, Michael Roaldi) Destino, Chicago, Ill.; a son, Joseph Destino, at home; his father, Carmen Destino Hickory, N.C.; a brother, Jim (Claudine) Destino, Atlanta, Ga.; his sisters, Diane Destino, Baltimore, Md.; Lauren (Mark) Marchese, Hickory, N.C. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Peggy (Bill) Soule, Pensacola, Fla.; Kristin (Peter) Reed, Maynard, Mass.; three brothers-in-law, Bob (Dee) Meyer, Tim (Sue) Meyer, Jack (Jane) Meyer, all of Cadillac, Mich.; many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Destino; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Beatrice Meyer.

Friends may call in the gathering space at Resurrection Catholic Church, 333 Hilltop Drive, Allouez, from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Friends may also call at the church from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with Bishop Robert Morneau officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials and donations be made to the University of Notre Dame Cancer Institute (for colon cancer research), the Catholic Foundation (designated for Catholic schools in the Green Bay Diocese), and the Salvation Army.

The Destino family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of the 9th floor and the 6th floor of St. Vincent Hospital, and to Dr. Volk and Green Bay Oncology.

Blaney Funeral Home is assisting the Destino family. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.