Dennis Ralph Divoky

Dr. Dennis R. Divoky, 75, of Crystal Falls, MI, passed away February 17th, 2022, surrounded by his wife Debra and his good friend, Dave Borsch, after a long, hard-fought battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis complicated by Covid-19. Dennis was born on August 8th, 1946, to Frank and Ellen (Remus) Divoky of Chicago, IL. He graduated from Kelly High School in Chicago in 1964. Dennis’ love of education drove his decision to enter Chicago State University’s teaching program, and he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1968. Dennis’s continuing personal education led him to earn a Master of Science Degree from Loyola University in Chicago in 1975, and he earned his Doctorate in Education, also from Loyola University in 2000. Dennis worked as a drafting and computer science teacher at Prosser Vocational High School in Chicago for 27 years. He then worked as principal at Zion Junior High School in Zion, IL and as administrator at The Allendale Academy; in all, Dennis enjoyed a 41-year career as an educator. Dennis was also a skilled craftsman and woodworker, and his artistic creations brought joy to those whom he loved. Dennis retired in 2009, moving from Illinois to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and falling in love with Crystal Falls. In retirement, Dennis continued to pursue his love of woodworking, fishing, and loving the outdoors. Dennis also became a Crystal Fall Community volunteer. He joined the Knights of Columbus, working to become a 4th Degree Knight. He held several positions in the Marquette West District, including District Deputy Membership Director and eventually becoming Grand Knight. Preceded in death by grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Dennis is survived by his beloved wife Debra, sons David (Cathy) and Daniel (Erin), 5 adored grandchildren Hayley, Nicholas, Keara Jo, Kayleen, and Jack; and his Brother Wayne (Anne Marie, deceased). Dennis is also survived by sister-in-law’s Barbara (Ronald, deceased) Siegel, Wilma (Harold) Kallies, Martha (Paul) Week; nieces Ericka Kallies, Veronica (Chad) Stewart, and nephews Roger (Karen) Corp, Mark (Pamela) Divoky, Mike Divoky, Brian (Tasia) Kallies, Steven (Joy) Kailles, and Jonathan (Andrea) Weeks. Dennis will be missed by “The Birthday Club”, prayer group buddies, and his beloved Knights. Mass for Dennis will be held on Saturday, March 12th, 2022 at Guardian Angel’s Catholic Church, 412 Crystal Ave., Crystal Falls, MI 49920 at 11:00 A.M. Father Dan Malone will officiate, followed by a celebration of Dennis’ life, in the Parrish Hall. The Divoky Family welcomes Masses, or donations to The Mayo Clinic or the Crystal Falls Community Library. Memorial may be made in his memory. Condolences to the family of Dr. Dennis R. Divoky may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and cremation Services of Crystal Falls with arrangements.

Dennis Ralph Divoky

August 8, 1946 - February 17, 2022