Dennis Vincent Pisarik

Dennis Vincent Pisarik

Mechanicsville

Dennis Vincent Pisarik, 81, of Mechanicsville, Iowa, formerly of Hopkinton, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, with his family by his side, after living with Parkinsons for 28 years. The visitation will begin with the rosary being recited at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, with visitation following from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, by Reverend James Flattery. Burial with military honors: Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Solon, Iowa. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, Iowa.

Dennis was born on January 25, 1944, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Raphael and Elizabeth (Becker) Pisarik. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1962, and then later from Kirkwood Community College. Dennis served honorably in the US Army from 1964-67, attaining the rank of Sergeant. On January 24, 1970, he married Joyce Meloy in Dubuque, Iowa.

Dennis was an avid outdoorsman appreciating opportunities to trap, fish, and hunt. He was always on the hunt for the best places to gather mushrooms and adding to his collection of arrowheads. “The Tooth” was his most famous find and he loved showing it off. Dennis’ hands crafted many pieces of furniture including tables and chests which he graciously gifted to family and friends. He also shared his talent for playing the accordion and was always up for a game of euchre or listening to polka and old country music. He farmed for forty years near Hopkinton. His list of loves and achievements is lengthy, but he was most proud of his family and the time he spent with them.

His memberships included St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Mechanicsville, the Knights of Columbus, 75-year member of Catholic Order of Foresters, and American Legion Busch-Dennis Post 309.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce; daughters, Sarah (Jason) Russell and Molly (Ryan) Crock; grandchildren, Bailey, Caleb, Rylee, and Brendon Crock, and Harper, Owen, and Nora Russell; brothers and sisters, Francis (Terri) Pisarik, Terese Pisarik, Larry (Kathy) Pisarik, Ron (Nancy) Pisarik, John (Jane) Pisarik, Kathy (Minor) Dix, Mark (Luann) Pisarik, Steve (Susan) Pisarik, and Mary (Ron) Holubar; brothers-in-law, Michael (Lisa) Meloy, and Julie (Mike) Hemmer; brother-in-law, Fred Nichols; and sister-in-law, LeAnn Pisarik. He is also survived by thirty-nine nieces and nephews.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Christine Pisarik; brother, Pat Pisarik; sister-in-law, Janet Nichols; and brother-in-law, John Meloy.

Memorials are suggested to the Sts. Peter & Paul Historical Chapel, 1165 Taft Avenue NE, Solon, Iowa 52333.

Those unable to attend are invited to watch the service via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Dennis’ Tribute Wall and share your support and memories with his family at www.stewartbaxter.com under Obituaries.