Pusateri 'Krax, ' Dennis Anthony

Dennis Anthony Pusateri “Krax,” 53, died Monday, July 4, 2011, at the Des Moines VA Health Care System. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling St. SW. A memorial mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Private family inurnment will be held in St. John Cemetery.

Dennis was born Feb. 18, 1958, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Francis and Roszanna (Fields) Pusateri. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Dennis was an over-the-road truck driver for many years.

His passion was Harley Davidsons, biking and his grandchildren. He was a past member of the Chosen Few.

Dennis is survived by his mother, Roszanna Pusateri; his children, Melissa (Jeremy) Thomas, Anthony Bridgeman and Tawnee Pusateri; grandchildren, Shelby, Jeremy Jr. and Tristan Thomas; and sisters, Monica Burkhart and Maribelle Thompson, all of Cedar Rapids.

Dennis was preceded in death by a brother, Matthew Pusateri; and his father, Francis Pusateri.

Memorials may be directed to the family at 1207 Fifth Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com