Dennis Leon Sisco

Mr. Dennis Leon Sisco, 56, of Battle Creek, MI, died Saturday, February 11, 2006 at his home in Battle Creek, MI. 

He was born April 06, 1949 in Rosiclare, IL the son of Jack Paris Sisco and Hazel Aliene (Mott) Sisco. 

He is a 1967 graduate of Gull Lake High School where he played varsity Football. He attended Southeastern College in Harrisburg, IL. He served in the US Air force as a Tech Sgt. serving in Thailand at the Uthopau Air Base as a crew chief for B-52 Bombers and then at the Air base in Battle Creek. In 2005 he returned to Kuwait, serving in civilian logistics support. He received an Air Force Commendation Medal for serving on Operation Linebacker in 1971-1972 and was named Airman of the Year in 1977. He worked at the Battle Creek Federal Center for 25 years. 

Dennis is survived by wife of 32 years: Pranote "Noot" Sisco, Battle Creek, MI; Father: Jack & Florence (May) Sisco, Battle Creek, MI; Son: Jack Kalo Sisco, Battle Creek, MI; Brothers: Larry & Carol Sisco, Bellevue, MI and Rob & Shay Sisco, Battle Creek, MI Sisters: Phyllis & Pat Mulchay, Battle Creek, MI and Michelle Sisco, Louisiana; Nieces: Laura, Lisa and Maysha Sisco; and Nephews: Joseph and Trevor Sisco. 

He was preceded in death by his mother. 

He enjoyed taxidermy, hunting, fishing, fly fishing, trapping, fur trading, raising chickens, gardening, and cooking. He was known for his famous barbeque sauce. He loved his dogs Rocky and Arnold. Dennis loved Thai Noot's noodle soup and he was very proud of his son's art work and watching him play football. He was an Eagle Scout in troop #39. 

Visitation will be held at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service on Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 pm. Burial will be at the Central Cemetery in Elizabethtown, Illinois. Memorial tributes may be made to Remember a Vet. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes.

Source: Battle Creek Enquirer (MI) - February 13, 2006