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Dennis Damaschke Obituary

Dennis Damaschke, 61, of Flemington, NJ passed away while on business in Charlotte, NC on Monday, January 11. Born in Rochester NY, Dennis worked determinedly in the life insurance industry for 40 years, beginning with Mutual Benefit Life, followed by stints at The Hartford, TIAA-CREF and most recently Metlife. He considered his greatest career rewards the professional growth and achievements of the individuals who worked with and for him. Dennis was happiest laughing and reminiscing with his many cherished friends; including those from Aquinas Institute, fellow Bucknell University alumni - in particular his FIJI Brothers and football teammates, and his golfing buddies from Copper Hill Country Club. Dennis was predeceased by his father, Donald Damaschke and his father-in-law, Jack Lemmer. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Mary Lynn, his adoring children; Eleanor Damaschke, Susan (Bradley) Bennett and David (Christine) Damaschke; his mother, Marion Damaschke, sisters Marylou Rybicki, Laurie Felice, Lisa Wood, Marjorie Sagneri and Patricia Bardeen, mother-in-law Jane Lemmer, sister-in-law Judith Smith, six great brothers-in-law and ten wonderful nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington NJ. Cremation will be private. Calling hours will be Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Damaschke Family Scholarship at Aquinas Institute 1127 Dewey Ave. Rochester NY 14613, in memoriam to Bucknell University, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Lewisburg, PA 17837, or the charity of one's choice. Please visit www.holcombefisher.com for further information, or to send condolences. Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home 147 Main Street Flemington, NJ 08822 (908) 782-4343

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Published by The Hunterdon County Democrat from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2016.

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Rick Wardrop

March 18, 2016

Mary Lou, This message is so late relative to Dennis' passing. I'm so sorry. I was so looking forward to seeing him at our 40th class reunion after running into the two of you at the Lafayette game last fall. Today I was reaching out to get in touch with Dennis and discovered his leaving us. He'll never leave my thoughts. My time with him so many years ago is permanently etched in my mind. He was so attentive to everyone's needs and I was always amazed when he paid attention to mine. He was a great person and I am honored to have known him.

Rick Wardrop
Bucknell Class of '76

Rick Zentz

January 27, 2016

Rest in peace, Denny. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Carl Probst

January 25, 2016

To Dennis's family..my deepest sympathy. He was a good man and friend. Prayers for all.

Betty Pugliese

January 19, 2016

To: The Damaschke family

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Betty Pugliese

Jim Schoenean

January 17, 2016

Mary Lou, I am very sorry to hear of Dennis passing. He was somebody I always looked up to at OLM, The Greece Chargers and as Mooney played against him (and lost). Much too soon. Please pass on my sympathy to his family, your sisters and especially your Mom.

Karen Rogers

January 16, 2016

Mary Lynn, Deepest Sympathy to you and your loved ones. May your precious memories comfort you now, and may your heart know that love lives on. My thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely, Karen Rogers

Steve Ducey

January 16, 2016

Dennis was one of the good guys. Lots of great golf and laughter with him over the years. He will be missed.

Don Reinhardt

January 15, 2016

I played football and basketball against Dennis in high school and college. He was a class act and a fierce competitor yet always friendly after the contest. The world could use more like him. Sorry for your loss...our loss.

gary leyrer

January 15, 2016

great memories of childhood with Dennis,playing all kinds of sports all year long, condolences to the family.

Gary Leyrer

January 15, 2016

I spent my whole childhood playing sports and games with Dennis and Frank and Trevor and George and Mark....The Marwood and Armstrong boys. We spent all of our summers playing sports and games. I was at his house most of the summer and winter. Best party ever was at his house in the 8th grade.
Best childhood ever and Dennis was a big part of that. Will forever miss him ànd those days with him and the gang.
Big regrets to the family for their loss.

January 15, 2016

Dear Mary Lynn, Mrs. D., Laurie and all of the Damaschke Clan: We are so very sorry for your loss. Praying that God will comfort your hearts, uplift your spirits and carry you through the sadness to a place of peace. Knowing you share many happy memories of Dennis, our hope is that these will also help ease the pain of your loss. Sincerest sympathy and prayers, Kathleen Staub, Mary Frances & Dennis Carr & Jimmy Staub

Jerry Haven

January 15, 2016

Very sorry to hear about Dennis. Great guy and I knew him from the old days at MBL and Toastmasters. Go easy Dennis.

January 15, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Damaschke family. I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of playing youth sports with Dennis. KPAA softball, Little League baseball, Greece Chargers football, basketball. Dennis was a very good athlete but more importantly he was a good person. His passing comes too soon.

Aquinas 1972

Aquinas Alumni Office

January 15, 2016

God Bless our Aquinas Brother

Sharon Polo

January 14, 2016

My deepest sympathy to Mary Lynn and the Damaschke family. Dennis was a wonderful man who always enjoyed life. I enjoyed my many years working with and for him at MBL. My prayers are with his family. Rest in Peace Dennis.

January 14, 2016

Sincere condolences goes out to the Damaschke family for your sad loss. May GOD be with the family as you mourn the loss of Dennis.

January 14, 2016

My deepest condolences on your loss. May the wonderful memories of your loved one and the comfort God gives help your family to cope during this time of sorrow. Psalms 46:1

Dave DeSimone

January 14, 2016

Dennis was a great man and will be a great loss to his family, his community, and to his fellow Bucknellians.

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