Dennis Hickey Obituary

HICKEY
Dennis Eugene Hickey was born October 12, 1930 in Kingsville, Texas to Perry X. and Estelle Valenta Hickey, the third of four children. He died, surrounded by his family, on January 9, 2011 in San Antonio after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was raised in Alice, Texas where he attended William Adams High School. He subsequently attended Texas A&I College. He retired in 1971 from the U.S. Air Force after twenty years of service. His tours of duty included Europe and Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. He started a new career at USAA in 1971, retiring in 1992. He was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus Chapter 4140, 3rd degree and Chapter 2102, 4th degree. He was a member of the Equestrian Order of Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, St. Luke's Men's Club, the American Legion and the Knife and Fork Club of San Antonio. He was on the executive board of the Guadalupe Home, an organization for homeless expectant mothers, since its founding in 1997, and the San Antonio Czech Association. He enjoyed traveling and gardening. The closest thing to his heart was his family. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Jeannine, his three sons, Steven and wife Lori, Gary and wife Julie, Mark and wife Karol (deceased) and daughter Eleanor and husband Dr. Thomas Ruhnke. He is also survived by two grandsons David Hickey and Michael Hickey and six granddaughters Sara Hickey, Kristen Ruhnke, Dylan Hickey, Lauren Ruhnke, Ellis Hickey, and Kimberly Ruhnke. He is survived by two brothers Perry Hickey and wife Tommie (deceased), Charles Hickey and wife Kaye and sister Imogene Klare and husband Clinton (deceased), and numerous nieces and nephews.
SERVICES
Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM Wednesday, January 12, 2011 with a Rosary to begin at 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Thursday, January 13, 2011 at St. Luke's Catholic Church with entombment to follow at Mission Burial Park North. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Guadalupe Home 1223 S. Trinity St. San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 476-0707. You may sign the on-line guest book at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Jan. 11, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Hickey

9 Entries

Vernon Helmke

February 4, 2011

Dear Jeanine and family
Jackie and I want to extend our condolences at your loss of Dennis. We know this loss will be a large hole in the hearts of all in your family. We would have been at the funeral but on January the 11th, I was operated on for a knee replacement. We hope to be in touch with you soon.
Vernon and Jackie Helmke

Lori Hickey

January 13, 2011

I didn't realize when I was 14 years old that the man I saw driving past my school bus stop each morning - looking quite serious and every bit the officer - would one day be my father-in-law and the only father I would ever know and love. I will miss our telephone calls and waking him up from his naps in his big, comfortable white recliner. He will miss my tacos!

Victor Beck

January 13, 2011

Dennis was my only brother in law, had there been another, he would have lowered the average, Dennis was 100%. I grew up feeling it was my responsibility to look after my sister and I took this job seriously. When Dennis came on the scene, I felt threatened, and a bit jealous of him. After a while, I juist gave it up as I realized he was the right guy for Jeannine. He and I became good friends. He gave Jeannine a great life and left her with a wonderful family.
I am grateful for him.

January 12, 2011

Dear Jeanine and Eleanor,
My dad and I are both thinking of you during this difficult time. It is always hard to lose someone that we love.
Sandy Musk

Dorothy Hagan

January 12, 2011

Dear Jeannine and family,
We are so sorry for your great loss.
We have very fond memories of working
with you and Dennis at Knights-he always had a great sense of fun.
Love and prayers, Joyce and Dennis O'Brien and Dorothy Hagan

January 12, 2011

Jeannine,
Dennis was a fine gentleman and a great boss while I worked for him at USAA.
We all will miss him.
Linda Dupuy

Bob Gaylor

January 11, 2011

Jeannine,

Selma and I were saddened to read that Dennis had passed away and we offer our condolence and prayers to you and the Hickey family. Dennis and I established a bond of friendship at USAA that continued in the years after our retirement from USAA. We fondly recall the many social activities we attended together. Dennis had a great sense of humor, compassion for others, and the ability to make others very comfortable when in his presence. We know you will find strength in the memories of the life you shared. You are in our prayers.

Bob & Selma Gaylor

January 11, 2011

Jeannine,

We will miss Dennis terribly. He was a good and gentle soul. His work at Guadalupe Home was inspirational. We at Council 4140 will miss him dearly. We offer our most profound condolence to you and the entire family. May he rest in peace.

Rudy Escamilla

January 11, 2011

I had the privilage of meeting and working with Dennis and his son steve at USAA. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Lou Tjernagel

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