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John DENNINGER Obituary
John Louis Denninger, was born July 1, 1949 in Hyannis, MA. He received a BS from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute followed by a JD from Suffolk Law School before driving to Houston in 1977 with his to-be bride to begin their lives together. John practiced labor and corporate law for Gulf Oil Corp and Cameron Iron Works before becoming a criminal defense attorney. For his final 10 years he practiced in the 209th District Court with the Honorable Judge McSpadden. He also served his community as Councilman and Mayor Pro-tem for the City of Hilshire Village for over 20 years. John is survived by his loving wife Robin and very proud children, Jack and Kate, brothers William Curran and Robert Kirk, sister Margaret Ann, and many good friends. John was taken before his time yet he lived a very full life and knew how to enjoy the important things- time with family and friends at the farm and on Lake Temagami and sharing his passion for old and new Porsches. He found great joy in being a driver's education instructor with the Lone Star Region Porsche Club. A celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 13, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1015 Holman (at Main) in Houston. Donations may be made in John's name to MD Anderson Thoracic Oncology Program, attn. Dr. Pisters. P.O. Box 4486 Houston, TX 77210-4486.
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Baroque Fineberg
July 29, 2023
John Denninger was the BEST !
A dry wit, a slow talker and the best two names for his Pinchers.
They died and he still named the same.
He taught me how to tune up my 1965 Mustang.
when I turned the key and the Mustang roared it was a better and more finite feeling I every had.
IT STARED !
I have a photo of John and every day I think about him.
August 25, 2011
I was the chief prosecutor in the 209th District Court for 2 and 1/2 years and worked with John daily. He was a very kind man and his heart was always in the right place. I am proud to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with the Denninger family during this difficult time. Sincerely, Eileen Bogar
Eric Serrell
August 19, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I met John at the LSRPCA events and he was a super nice and caring person. I remember watching him watch Kate take the wheel at the performance driving school. He was so proud of her.
You will be missed and God's Peace.
Daniel Duncan
August 16, 2011
My name is Daniel Duncan and John was my first DE instructor at Texas World Speedway. He made quite an impression on me that weekend and is a big reason why I enjoyed returning to each DE after that. Following that he instructed my daughter at a PDS and his enthusiasm and patience made a tremendous impression on her. We will miss him very much.
Linda Roberts
August 12, 2011
Dear Robin, Jack, and Kate,
May God strengthen and comfort you. Your father is now with the Father, in perfect health. Stay strong to remember all that your dad was, a legacy of quality. Micah 6:8
Janie Kovacs
August 9, 2011
Dearest Robin,
I can't tell you how saddened I was to hear of John's passing. Please know I am thinking of you and the children. You are in my thoughts and prayers. In sisterly love, Janie
August 8, 2011
John Denninger was loved and respected by many members of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Assn. We are deeply saddened by the loss of a good friend and lawyer.
HCCLA will be holding a remembrance ceremony on September 8 from 11am to 12pm honoring criminal defense lawyers on our memorial plaque, which will include an engraving of John's name. Friends and family are invited to attend. The ceremony will be held at the criminal courthouse, 1201 Franklin, 7th floor, Houston, Texas 77002. Refreshments will be provided immediately following the reading of the names and memorial plaque dedication.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all his friends and family.
August 7, 2011
Robin and Family. I am just returning from Temagami and thought of you often while there. My thoughts are with you and I will be in touch soon. Bless each of you.
Susan Haberkorn
August 7, 2011
Robin, Jack, and Kate - greetings from Lake Temagami. We miss you all and are very sad for the loss of dear John. My prayers are with you. John had such a generous spirit. I always enjoyed his company when we all spent time together on the farm, in Houston, and on Lake Temagami. I'm sending lots of love your way! Mary Beth Gallagher
August 6, 2011
My prayers are with John's family. He will be greatly missed.
Patti Knudson Joiner
Hilshire Village
Sally Pankhurst
August 6, 2011
I have known John for many years working around the court house. Being a clerk there i was in contact with John many time and got a chance to know him. He was a very nice person and well respected. My heart goes out to his whole family, He will be greatly missed,,
Sally Pankhurst-Spring Texas
Heidii Bugbee
August 5, 2011
John was so full of life and he will be greatly missed. We are thinking of you and praying for you during this time. Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you.
Anita Renteria
August 5, 2011
Robin and Kate, our family is so saddened to hear of your loss. Destiny, Kasi and my prayers are with all of you.
Gerry Reel
August 5, 2011
Robin, Kate and Jack,
I really have no words to ease your pain, your husband and father was a wonderful man and I will miss him, seeing him jog down Ridgeley Rd, always with a quick smile and hand wave, sometimes stopping to pass the time of day but usually on a mission. Good men are such as he are rare.
Love to you all,
Gerry Reel
August 5, 2011
Robin,
While being in Denver I am still with you and your kids. I hope right now you all are finding some peace, much joy in John's life, and a firm resolve.
baroque
Subrina Pechacek
August 5, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Denniger's passing. He was a very good man.
August 4, 2011
Robin, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Kate and Jack. Marilyn and I will join you on the 13th in celebrating John's life.
Jim Yates (Magnolia, Tx.)
John Musgrove
August 4, 2011
My deepest sympathies to John's family. He assisted me in my duties as Hilshire Village Commissioner of Roads and was always civicly minded.
Diane Allen
August 4, 2011
My heart hurts with sorrow. All my love to Robin, Jack & Kate as you walk this journey. I will deeply miss John more than words can express. I look forward to seeing him in the Kingdom that will not end!
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