With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Lawrence Dempsey of Sparta, Wisconsin, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Lawrence left this world on September 14, 2025 at the age of 78, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lawrence Dempsey or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Margaret Dempsey (Baumgartner) and Joseph Dempsey; his parents-in-law, George Knutson and Margie Knutson; and his brothers-in-law, Ronald Knutson, Mike Ziegler I, Roger Suhr and Willy Fisher.
He is survived by: his wife Bonnie Knutson; his sister-in-law Patty Suhr; his sibling's children, Dawn Mahlum (Paul), Mike Ziegler II (Loretta) and Mark Ziegler (Carisa); his cousin Fred Nevsimal; his pets, Mercedes, Jessi and Elizabeth; Andrea Clark (Ken), Jeff Nevsimal (Patty), Jason Nevsimal (Sara), Mark Nevsimal (Anita) and Joe Nevsimal (Jill). He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Burns Cemetery (N5461 WI-162, Bangor, WI 54614).