In Memory Of
Dennis Edward Schmanke
Dennis Edward Schmanke
DENNIS EDWARD SCHMANKE
1959-2007
Dennis Edward Schmanke, 48, of Thornton, Co. passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 8, 2007. He was born March 20, 1959 in Junction City, Ks to Arthur Edward and Norma Jean (Sutter) Schmanke.
He was a single parent to Haleigh Grace Schmanke age 12 and Wyatt Arthur Schmanke age 9 of the home.
Preceding him in death were his parents Arthur and Norma Schmanke of Meeteetse, Wy. , a brother-in-law, Thomas Edd Howard of Kearney, Neb, grandparents Walter and Nancy(Davidson) Sutter of White City, Ks., and Edward and Laura (Campbell) Schmanke of Alma, Ks.
In addition to his children, he is survived by a sister, Artys Jean (John) Miller of Tiffin, OH, sister, Lindy Kay (Randy) Richard of Adrian, MI, sister, Sibyl Bell (Jim) Schug of Laurel, MT., nephew Steven (Lisa) Smith of Tiffin, OH, a great nephew, Cody Smith of Tiffin, OH, nephew, Tom Howard of Adrian, MI, a niece, Diane(Mike) Foos, a great nephew Robert Foos, a great niece, Olivia Foos of El Dorado, CA, a nephew Arthur "Drew" Schug of Belgrade, MT, niece Whitney Schug of Laurel, Mt, sister-in-law, Robyn Merkel of Denver, Co; and many other relatives in the Kansas area.
Dennis grew up in the White City, Ks area. He moved with his parents to the Meeteetse, Wy. in his early years.
Dennis served in the Navy. He drove semi trucks and later became an auto mechanic and customized to vehicles and Harley motorcycles. He built and rebuilt many machines for friends in his spare time. On occasion making house calls for stranded college students and their vehicles. His words were "if you're going to drive this old of a vehicle, you gotta get some tools and keep them with you."
Dennis was completely and totally dedicated to his children, Haleigh and Wyatt, raising them by himself when Wyatt was but an infant. He loved the Broncos and living in the mountains. He was the most wonderful daddy.
He was the kind of friend that you could count on. If you acquired his friendship, you had it for life. His quick smile and willingness to laugh at himself was infectious. A gentle, giant with a keen sense of humor.
A memorial service will be held at 10 AM on Saturday June 9th at Newcomer Family Funeral Home - West Metro Chapel, 901 S. Sheridan Blvd. in Lakewood.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Dennis to his children Haleigh and Wyatt. If you wish to send a memorial they may be sent to Memorial for Haleigh Schmanke and Wyatt Schmanke c/o Sibyl Schug Avanta Federal Credit Union 3212 Central Ave. Billings, Mt. 59102
1959-2007
Dennis Edward Schmanke, 48, of Thornton, Co. passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 8, 2007. He was born March 20, 1959 in Junction City, Ks to Arthur Edward and Norma Jean (Sutter) Schmanke.
He was a single parent to Haleigh Grace Schmanke age 12 and Wyatt Arthur Schmanke age 9 of the home.
Preceding him in death were his parents Arthur and Norma Schmanke of Meeteetse, Wy. , a brother-in-law, Thomas Edd Howard of Kearney, Neb, grandparents Walter and Nancy(Davidson) Sutter of White City, Ks., and Edward and Laura (Campbell) Schmanke of Alma, Ks.
In addition to his children, he is survived by a sister, Artys Jean (John) Miller of Tiffin, OH, sister, Lindy Kay (Randy) Richard of Adrian, MI, sister, Sibyl Bell (Jim) Schug of Laurel, MT., nephew Steven (Lisa) Smith of Tiffin, OH, a great nephew, Cody Smith of Tiffin, OH, nephew, Tom Howard of Adrian, MI, a niece, Diane(Mike) Foos, a great nephew Robert Foos, a great niece, Olivia Foos of El Dorado, CA, a nephew Arthur "Drew" Schug of Belgrade, MT, niece Whitney Schug of Laurel, Mt, sister-in-law, Robyn Merkel of Denver, Co; and many other relatives in the Kansas area.
Dennis grew up in the White City, Ks area. He moved with his parents to the Meeteetse, Wy. in his early years.
Dennis served in the Navy. He drove semi trucks and later became an auto mechanic and customized to vehicles and Harley motorcycles. He built and rebuilt many machines for friends in his spare time. On occasion making house calls for stranded college students and their vehicles. His words were "if you're going to drive this old of a vehicle, you gotta get some tools and keep them with you."
Dennis was completely and totally dedicated to his children, Haleigh and Wyatt, raising them by himself when Wyatt was but an infant. He loved the Broncos and living in the mountains. He was the most wonderful daddy.
He was the kind of friend that you could count on. If you acquired his friendship, you had it for life. His quick smile and willingness to laugh at himself was infectious. A gentle, giant with a keen sense of humor.
A memorial service will be held at 10 AM on Saturday June 9th at Newcomer Family Funeral Home - West Metro Chapel, 901 S. Sheridan Blvd. in Lakewood.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Dennis to his children Haleigh and Wyatt. If you wish to send a memorial they may be sent to Memorial for Haleigh Schmanke and Wyatt Schmanke c/o Sibyl Schug Avanta Federal Credit Union 3212 Central Ave. Billings, Mt. 59102
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