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Dennis Brookover Obituary
FRAZEYSBURG: Dennis E. Brookover, 65, of Newark, Ohio died Thursday, August 16, 2012 at his home.
Born November 17, 1946 in Newark he is the son of Walter E. and Letha V. (Miller) Brookover of Toboso and was a graduate of Licking Valley High School. Mr. Brookover was also a graduate of Otterbein College and was a former teacher at Frazeysburg Schools. He served in the Air Force and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He volunteered at the Salvation Army and he was an avid Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians Fan.
Surviving in addition to his parents is a daughter, Ashley (C. J.) Michaleski of Hilliard, Ohio and a son, Drew Brookover of Newark.
Calling hours will be one hour prior to the service, which will be 11:00am Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Frazeysburg Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hanover Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or the American Diabetes Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Brookover
Rick Lake
September 18, 2012
I grew up with Denny in Toboso. I remember when Denny lived below the hill and then moved above the hill because of the Dillon Dam. The kids in Toboso had great times together (bike rides, hikes, ball games, etc.). I attended Sunday School with Denny at The Toboso Methodist Church. Walt and Letha, the prayers of my family are with you.
September 13, 2012
Denny was my oldest friend. We went through 12 years of school together and while we attended separate colleges we made a point of seeing each other often. I will never forget the day Letha called my home to say that Denny was in Riverside Hospital after his auto accident and I rushed to see him. We stayed in touch for sixty years. He loved his family and friends and was one of the kindest souls I have ever known.
Alan Evans
Mary Miller Smith
September 5, 2012
Denny I so miss you everyday! Wishing I could talk to you right this minute! Forever in my heart and my memories!! Love and miss you so much....Sis!
David Berger
August 29, 2012
Denny was on my basketball team at LV Jr high in 1958 -1959. he was a quick small guard. We had an undefeated season that year. I had a nice talk with him at a local fast food place about a month ago. We had some good laughs about the old days. I will miss his wisdom.
Teri Ormes
August 26, 2012
Denny was one of a kind. So much fun and so caring of his family and others. He constantly kept us smiling. Uncle Walt and Aunt Letha certainly raised a smart, thoughtful and caring young man who brought so much joy to his family and the lives of so many more. RIP cousin. You will be truly missed. I know you are now in a better place and rejoicing in heaven with grandpa and grammy Miller, Uncle Jeffy, daddy (Bob) and so many other loved ones who have also moved on. Much love always. ~Teri~
Mark Plants
August 25, 2012
My sympathy to the family. My mother was a Brookover so I'm sure we're related some kind of way!
Sue Mathis
August 22, 2012
I worked with Denny at LICCO, a long time ago. He was a very nice and caring man. Our family will keep his children and parents in our prayers. God Bless each of you.
Another Friend
August 21, 2012
"I am firm in my belief that a teacher lives on and on through his students. Good teaching is forever and the teacher is immortal" ~ Jesse Stuart
Thanks to those students whom shared their memories of Mr. Brookover, their teacher who obviously made a positive impact in their educational experience.
So many heartfelt words remembering Denny's kind spirit and his humanity.
An example for us all.
Mary Ross
August 21, 2012
Sincere sympathy to his parents and friends.
Earl White
August 21, 2012
Mr.Brookover was one of the few teachers who taught. Sorry about his passing, he will be missed.
Amy Vohsing
August 20, 2012
Dear Drew,
I am so sorry to read of the passing of your father. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Warmly, Mrs. Amy Vohsing
Amy Vohsing
August 20, 2012
Dear Drew and family,
I was so sorry to read about the passing of your father. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Warmly, Amy Vohsing
August 20, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the Brookover family. We both had Dennis as a teacher at Frazeysburg Jr. High. He was an excellent teacher and taught "outside" the textbook, which made it interesting and fun. He definitely made a lasting impression on his students .
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely, Rick & Mary Kay (McNaught) Murray
Ed Locker
August 20, 2012
I met Denny probably 6 months ago at the Salvation Army. We would always dine together and talk about the Browns.
Very nice, easy going guy. Going to miss him.
marvin white
August 20, 2012
to the brookover family,we just lost a good friend and history teacher and football coach,god bless your family
August 20, 2012
So sorry to hear about Denny passing. agood man who will be missed. Please know that I will be thinking of all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Seems like a little more of my childhood and Toboso just keeps slipping away. God be with all of you during this time of sorrow. Debbie Snively
Cheryl Taylor
August 20, 2012
DENNY BROOKOVER WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE TO SEE EACH WEEK. HE SAT MANY TIMES AND TALKED. IT WAS CERTAINLY UNEXPECTED AND HIS COMING TO "THE MAIN PLACE" WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE FOR ME. I FEEL HIS COMING THERE MADE US BECOME FRIENDS. A REALLY NICE MAN. WILL MISS YOU DENNY. YOUR FRIEND CHERYL TAYLOR
Tina Dalzell
August 20, 2012
So sorry for your loss I met Denny years ago when he had the house on Oakwood Ave.We were friends from then on.He had the utmost respect for his parents and was concerned about there well being when we last talked in April.He was also so proud of both the children.Ashley and Drew your Daddy was so happy for all you both have become,he would just beam with excitement when he would talk about both of you...Rest in peace Denny you will be missed....
Sharon & Ed Chouinard
August 20, 2012
Denny was the first friend I remember. We grew up together when Toboso still had a post office and a depot. He was a truly genuine person whose essence never changed even though his life did. I will cherish his memory and remember him with love. He made a difference! With deepest sympathies to Walt and Letha, Ashley and Drew, and all the family. May you find peace until you meet again.
Janice (Schroyer) White
August 20, 2012
I am another that had Denny as a 7th grade teacher. But we became aquainted in later years becoming good friends. It is sad to see Denny pass but he is in a much greater place than this. God bless you and your family Denny.
August 20, 2012
Walter & Letha,
Linda and I wish to extend our sympathies with regards to Denny's passing. You and family are in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Linda McLeish
Ed Carpenter
August 19, 2012
Mr. & Mrs Brookover,
I was a classmate of Denny's from 4th grade at Toboso through high school at LV. We shared many of the same classes at LV. Denny will definitely be missed at the next "class of 1964 reunion".
I will keep your family in my prayers.
jim mckenna
August 19, 2012
" Denny was always kind and respectful towards me . He will be missed .
August 19, 2012
Denny, you will be dearly missed by all of younger cousins. I am glad we shared some good times together. God bless your family in this time of need. Love, Dale, Leah, Jon, Tameka, Sam, Jazmine, and Amber Jones
August 19, 2012
Thinking of you
Bill and Diane Crawford
Kim Miller Fleming
August 19, 2012
Great Uncle Walt and Great Aunt Letha,
You are both in my parent prayers for encouragement and peace. Denny always took time to talk and was always interested in what was going on with the family.Can't you just smile thinking of the glorious reunion going on in heaven: O.C., Elsie, Dale, Verna Belle, our special Jeffy and now Denny. I am betting there is a Miller corner just like. Toboso.....and I can't wait to see them all again. We Love You! Jay, Kim, Austin, Jared, Cade and Peyton
August 19, 2012
So sorry for your loss, my husband and I were in his 7th Grade Ohio History class at Frazeysburg Jr.High. He truely brought his love of history to the classroom. Prayers for your family.
Rick and Christy(Priest)Lacy
Sheila Rector Dailey
August 19, 2012
I'm in my mid 50's with only a few select memories from school, but I do remember Mr. Brookover being my 7th grade history teacher. He was quite handsome and made my least favorite subject interesting. The terrible car accident years later was a shock to us all and obviously changed his life forever. I am so glad he continued to help others by volunteering for the Salvation Army.
Wally Moran
August 19, 2012
So sorry to hear about Denny. He was a good friend. We use to have long talks and he was very inspirational. Denny you'll be greatly missed. God be with the family.
Mary Miller Smith
August 19, 2012
So many wonderful memories of one of the best cousins I had! Many summers spent with Uncle Walt, Aunt Letha and Denny! I will miss our phone calls and the laughter and the tears we shared! I will never forget you Denny and will forever love you! Much love to Uncle Walt and Aunt Letha and many prayers for God's comfort! I love you Denny!!! R.I.P. Sis
Melissa (Wasson) Shumaker
August 19, 2012
Sorry for the loss of the family, I remember him as a very good teacher.
Richard Thayer
August 19, 2012
Gosh, I'm going to miss my good High School friend. We sure had some great political discussions and solved a lot of the world's problems. We were “simpatico” as my Italian friends would say. My sympathies to Walt, Leatha, Drew and Ashley.
Rick Thayer LV 64
Ron Priest
August 19, 2012
I hadn't seen Denny for a long time but I have fond memories of how he treated everybody so nice. I guess he got that from his mom and dad no doubt. He is not suffering he is in a great place now. My prayers are with all of you and may God help in your time of grief.
August 19, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Edie Priest Myers
Mike and Becky Bishop
August 18, 2012
To Walt, Leatha, Drew and Ashley: So very sorry to hear of Denny's passing. We are praying for you all at this very difficult time. May our Lord be with you and ease your grief.
Mike Wright
August 18, 2012
So sorry. Great teacher. Really enjoyed his class. RIP Mr. Brookover.
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