Dennis Robert Rosenbach, born March 2, 1950 passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on February 5, 2022.

Dennis was born in Napa to Marilyn and Robert Rosenbach. He spent his childhood in Washington as well as areas of California. They later settled in Willow Creek, where he attended Hoopa High School. After his high school years Dennis moved to Orleans.

While in Orleans, Dennis began a career in the woods he loved. Dennis did many jobs ranging from choker setter, cat skinner, loader operator and whatever else needed to be done. After many years of working in the woods Dennis was badly injured while driving a bulldozer. He took this dire experience and turned it into a positive, using the settlement money to buy his first logging truck. Dennis continued to drive his logging trucks for over 25 years.

Dennis finally decided to retire at the age of 62 after he sent his last log truck to rest in a magnificent ball of flames – which he was always willing to tell anyone about who had a moment to listen and time to see the many pictures on his camera. Pictures of the event are still donned in his house to this day.

Dennis was talented in so many ways. Dennis was talented in drawing, woodworking, metal works, mechanics and entertaining his family and friends, while always taking time to show all the young ones how to do whatever project they were doing multiple different ways, to teach them new things. Dennis loved being in the wilderness, at the rivers, backroads hunting and camping and spending time with his family. He always had a special candor for his family, children, grandchildren, and friends that will be celebrated and remembered for years to come.

In his younger years when Dennis was logging in Willow Creek, he was blessed with his first son, Scott. He married his high school sweetheart JoAnne in 1976. They were married for 46 years. They created a life with countless wonderful memories shared with so many members of their family, and friends. We all have stories of our time with Dennis.

Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Robert, and mother, Marilyn.

Dennis helped create a legacy that will proudly continue with his wife, siblings, children, and grandchildren; Wife: JoAnne Marie Rosenbach, Brother: Harold Rosenbach-Spouse Cindy, Sister: Marla Hillman-Spouse Randy, Son: Dennis Scott Atteberry-Spouse Lisa, Daughter: Shannon Renee Wilson-Spouse Rollans (Ron), Daughter: Amy Denise Preyer-Spouse Aaron, Son: Jeremy Russell Rosenbach-Spouse Jeanette. Grandchildren Nathan, Jacob, Brandy, Josie, Wesley, Ryan, Ailie, Andrew, and Isabella as well as three great grandchildren & numerous nephews and nieces.

There are pieces of the life Dennis lived in all our houses, as well as permanent remnants that will forever remain in our hearts. We will always cherish and remember all the years we were blessed to have him with us as a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Our celebration of life for Dennis will be held May 14 at 1 p.m. in Orleans at the Old Mill Pond. Please join us in our celebration for the life of Dennis Robert Rosenbach.

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