Dwayne "Dewey" Louis Katzenberger, 59, of Cook, MN passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021.

Dewey was born on June 9, 1962 in Hagerstown, Maryland to Martin and Mae (Morris) Katzenberger. Dewey attended grade school at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hagerstown; where he also served as an altar boy. The family moved back to Cook, MN where Dewey graduated from Cook High School in 1981. Soon after, Dewey joined the Marines. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corp and later joined the Army where he honorably served his country in Iraq/Kuwait, earning many service medals, badges, and ribbons. In 2007, Dewey was injured while serving and retired shortly thereafter.

Dewey enjoyed hunting with his sister and fishing with family. He loved hanging out and spending time with family and friends. He was always joking and laughing. His family lovingly remembers him as a great guy; kind, loving, lighthearted, and just a joy to be around.

Dewey was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Joseph Katzenberger; mother of his children and soulmate Ann (Whiteside) Katzenberger; great niece Peytynn Russell.

Dewey is survived by his sons: Kyle Katzenberger and John Katzenberger; and Ben Minick; brother Glen Katzenberger; sisters: Sharon (William) Stoddard and Dona (George) Aune; grandkids: Jayson Katzenbeger, Ethan Katzenberger, Tia Katzenberger, Bella Tweeten; nieces and nephews: James A. Stoddard, Theresa Elizabeth Stoddard, Byron Martin Miller, Veronica Katzenberger, Todd Katzenberger, Irene Katzenberger, Duna Katzenberger, Dee Ann (Brian) Hill, Shanda Anderson, Danielle Drozdek, Kaylin Rankila (Pat Russell); great niece Ziva Russell; and numerous other family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 1:00PM at Mlaker Funeral Home, Cook, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Online condolence to www.mlakerfuneralhome.com