Dennis Lane Mielke, 82, Green Bay, passed away peacefully at the Jack and Engrid Meng Center on Monday, June 30, 2025. He was born June 15, 1943, in Green Bay to Merlin and Elaine (Madigan) Mielke.

Dennis graduated from Premontre High School, Class of 1961. It was at a high school dance that he met his future wife, Sandy Thirion. They were united in marriage on October 3, 1964 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Dennis worked for 30 years in the paper industry and even holds a patent for a process of paper making that is used in multiple countries. He owned and operated MCS - Mielke Courier Services and worked for 15 years as a private contractor. Dennis enjoyed fishing, hunting, cutting wood, building birdhouses, and cheering on the Brewers. He was incredibly charitable and gave to various organizations.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy; children, Lisa (Scott) Dreier, Scott (Kris) Mielke; grandchildren, Jessica (Adam) Baeten, Hayley Skalecki, Allison Mielke, Megan Mielke; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Baeten, Savannah Baeten, Jonathan Baeten; sister-in-law, Connie Thirion; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Merlin and Elaine; brother, Brian (Jeannine) Mielke; brother-in-law, Jerry Thirion.

Friends and family will gather at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 4 PM to 7 PM on Friday, July 11; Funeral Service to follow at 7 PM. Entombment will be in Shrine of the Good Shepherd Mausoleum. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

A special thank you to the ICU staff and the nurses of the 4TH floor at Bellin, as well as Unity Hospice for their genuine compassion and care.