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Dennis Lee Manewal
1963 - 2015
Dennis Lee Manewal
1963 - 2015
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BORN
1963
DIED
2015
Dennis Manewal Obituary
Dennis joined the United States Army and earned the rank of SFC before retiring. He Married Lisa Christensen on February 14, 1982. The couple became the parents of two great children.
Dennis enjoyed spending time with his family; riding his motorcycle with his son Mathew; spending time at the Fire Station and cooking.
While serving in the United States Army, SFC Manewal received medals and awards to include the Army Lapel Button, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (5th Award), Army Achievement Medal (7th Award), Joint Meritorious Unit Award (2nd Award), Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Star, Noncommissioned Officer's Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 3, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd Award) , Kuwait Liberation Medal, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar and the Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver Bar.
Dennis joined the Southwest Bell County Volunteer Fire Department on January 7, 1996. He was the Assistant Fire Chief at the time of his death.
Survivors include his wife Lisa Manewal; daughter Alexandria Manewal; son Mathew Manewal and his girlfriend Kady Gann and two grandchildren, Addison Millard and Jase Schurtz.
Dennis is also survived by his parents; Roy and Jane Manewal; Dave and Ginny Thompson; sisters Lesley Manewal and Casey and her husband Jerry Bochum; Niece and Nephews; Kylie Bentley, Bryan Bentley, Eric Rico and Joe Rico; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law Roy and his wife Helene Christensen and sister-in-law Karrie Christensen.
The Manewal family will receive guests for a time of visitation Tuesday, August 18, 2015 from 6-8 PM at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home of Killeen. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Skyline Baptist Church.
You may share condolences with the family by visiting www.crawford-bowers.org
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paul castillo
February 14, 2016
Boss thank you for always being there for me. I miss you so much boss you showed me how everything you knew. I know people didn't like us ride cause of the life lived but you stayed riding and showed me the right to live thank you. I'll never forget you boss. may you ride and Watch over your family and love one.
Olivia Gordon
October 3, 2015
My heart felt prayers are with you all. I remember how he took me under his wing when I joined the fire dept all those years ago. He was an amazing husband, father, and friend. You will remain in my heart forever "D" and I miss you terribly.
Casey Bochum
September 10, 2015
I was so lucky to have you as my brother and I always knew you had my back. You are missed every single day. I could not have been prouder of the man you became and I am greatful for the amazing wife and niece and nephew you brought into our lives. Your life of service to our country, the fire department and anyone in need speaks volumes for the beautiful soul that you are. My heart is broken but it is also full of wonderful memories. Thank you for being my brother and including me in your journey here on Earth. Until we meet again...
Tony Orozco
August 20, 2015
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Liz Gray
August 19, 2015
I love you n your family. I pray for your peace and Gods comfort. Dennis was a great Christian man and very important to our community. I'm happy he loved Jesus and is with him now. And he will be missed.
Samantha and Nina Herrera
August 18, 2015
manewal family. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of dennis he was a great man. Sending our prayers out to the family
Cyndi Holman (Dowling)
August 18, 2015
Dennis was one of my first EMT students when I was teaching at CTC. I absolutely love this guy. He was so dedicated to his department, and when I got his son as an EMT student at the KFD academy, I couldnt have been more proud. Dennis was such an inspiration to everyone, and always had a smile on his face and a kind word for anyone he spoke with. This is such a loss to our EMS/Fire community... Dennis you are greatly missed.
Cindy Cramer
August 18, 2015
Lisa you and Dennis was an awesome pair!you had a beautiful family.Dennis was a good family man. The laughter I remember the most while living beside you two .Prayers to you and allie and Mathew.may God comfurt you at this time.
Pati Salazar
August 18, 2015
Lisa, Allie and Mat, My heart, thoughts and prayers to you my friends. I will always remember Dennis. The loud laughing crazy Dennis :) I will always keep the fake snake he hid on my office chair just to hear me scream! May you find peace in your hearts.
Becky Teacutter
August 18, 2015
Lisa, Mat, and Allie, I will be thinking of you during this time of loss. Allie and Mat, your dad was an awesome man who I know loved you all very much. Family was so important to him, and that was very evident. Mat and Allie, it was a privilege to have you in our youth group at Skyline and get to know your family. Just remember that God is ever present to hear your heart when you need his comfort. Love you all.
Gloria Ramos
August 18, 2015
You are in my heart and in my thoughts Lisa God bles you and your children my heart hurts today for you
Patrick and Mary Lou Neault
August 18, 2015
Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers! Mathew was in our classes at Nolan Middle School and you all visited often at open houses or at football games as he and our son played together on he same teams! We are so sorry for your loss! Mr Manewal was such a supportive and wonderful parent and man! May you find comfort in your happy memories together!
Patty Johnson
August 17, 2015
Our sincere condolences to you, Lisa, and your family. Dennis was a great man. He's been part of our family's circle since the 70s. May you have some comfort in knowing he is with God. - Patty Johnson, Ann & Larry Johnson
Michael Inman
August 17, 2015
Dennis was a great coworker, friend and family man. I will miss his smiling face around the office and the animated conversations we used to have. He was passionate about everything he did in life, from being a good husband, father, firefighter, instructor and all around warmhearted person. He was always quick to offer help to those that needed it. I pray that God will give peace to all those that are feeling sorrow in our loss of such a great man, especially his family. Rest in Peace my brother Dennis and Godspeed.
Chuck Gunter
August 17, 2015
Please accept my sympathy. Unfortunately I only got to know Dennis recently but his kindness and friendliness made an impact on me. Your family is in my prayers for strength at this time of sorrow.
Tom, Claudette and Megan Roberts
August 17, 2015
Dennis, thank you for being the man on this earth that you were. Your service to our country, your community and to God have left an everlasting impact on those who knew and loved you. God took you to heaven much too early, but you deserve the glorious reward of life everlasting. Thank you for being our friend.
Duane Coffin
August 17, 2015
My heart goes out to Dennis' family. May you find peace in your heart knowing Dennis will be with our Lord and Savior.
Always,
Duane Coffin
Pete
August 17, 2015
Dennis, it just won't be the same around here without you. You were obnoxious at times, but your heart was always in the right place, you were a good friend, and always looking out for others. I was sincerely thankful when you came out to Iraq with me. No matter what, you always came through. I am glad to have known you Dennis, and I am a better person for it. You will be genuinely missed.
August 16, 2015
May God's comfort and watch care be with you and your family at this deep time of sorrow.---Marcy Brown
Cindy Hicks
August 16, 2015
Our deepest condolences Manewal family. "C" Shift HHFD
Karla Henze
August 16, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
August 16, 2015
Lisa,
We are so saddened and know there are no words to comfort you and the family. Dennis will always be remembered as a great man, kind, generous and always wanted to help others in any way.
Douglas Lorenz and Family
Amanda
August 15, 2015
I will never forget being picked on by Dennis. Lisa, Matt, Allie I love you all so much praying for peace. If you need anything please let me know.
August 15, 2015
we are so sorry for your loss, its never easy to say goodbye, its never the right time and you will always want one more day. he will be waiting patiently for you all to join him in heaven.
Bonnie Kube and Staff,
Fort Hood Area Thrift Shop
Joke Estrella
August 14, 2015
Lisa, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Dennis was a wonderful man. I am glad we met him long time ago. Lots of love and hugs. Joke, Dino, Sarah, and Shawn
Kacy Keplinger
August 14, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Lisa. Loss is never easy. We know you wil be surrounded by many who love you.
Donna and Arnold Suddeth
August 14, 2015
We will forever miss you Dennis. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Bob Edwards
August 14, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Robert Stovall
August 14, 2015
Dennis was a true American and a solid friend. I will miss him deeply. He always made difficult times much eaiser.
Sabrina Garcia-Valenzuela
August 14, 2015
I'm so sorry for the sudden loss of such a great man..... I remember growing up 2 houses down from you... I would always go see allie and matt and he'd be busy working on something.... It's still a shock that he's gone... Lisa, Allie, Matt.... We're here for you if you need anything at all... Keeping y'all in my prayers. Love you all very much
Gary & Yong Wilson
August 14, 2015
Lisa, Allie and Matt, "We are deeply saddened by the loss of Dennis. Praying that the Lord provide you with strength and we share in your sorrow. Dennis has had a major impact in our lives for several years, We have so many thanks to his presence...... Too soon my firend, "ride hard and ride long "............
August 14, 2015
Our hearts are broken. Not only a terrible loss to our family, friends but to the world. Uncle Bub and I shared dinner with Dennis while visiting in Michigan several months ago. What an inspiration!! So many plans for the future and love for his family. Taken from us way too soon. I'm sure Dennis is in a better place and will be watching all of us until we are with him again. We all have such good memories which helps us in this most difficult time.
Much Love.
Maryann Hurt (Newark,Ohio)
Stephanie Buman
August 14, 2015
May God take you all into his arms and help you through this. Bless you all.
Brian Ross
August 14, 2015
Dennis was a good friend and coworker. His knowlegde and true caring for the soldiers he supported was always apparent. You will be missed my friend.....
Abbey & Elizabeth Castro
August 14, 2015
Lisa, Allie and Matt, "We are deeply saddened by the loss of Dennis. Praying that the Lord provide you with strength and we share in your sorrow. May you find comfort with family and friends."
Krystal Kennedy
August 14, 2015
Daddy...what can I say? You were there when I needed a Dad. You have been there for Donald and I for 18 long years. You taught me what having a Dad really meant. You, Mom, Allie, and Matt gave me a family and a safe place to call home when I really didn't have one. You will always be missed and loved. God has another Angel in Heaven. I love you Daddy for now and always.
Gloria Ramos
August 14, 2015
May God and angels hold you in arms you left too early so so sad one thing I always remember is his smile he was a happy person always you will be missed but never forgotten you will live in our hearts god bless the Manewal family ❤
Treva Hopkins
August 14, 2015
Such a terrible loss. Dennis was a sweet man who loved God, his family and served his community with all his heart. We were blessed to have known him. Our prayers to Lisa, Allie, and Matthew during this difficult time.
Don Ferguson
August 14, 2015
Many a night we spent laughing and enjoying life. It is an Honor to call you a friend. The gates of Heaven are better guarded now. PROST my friend.
August 14, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Ann Lange
Christopher Beckert
August 14, 2015
To the family and friends of Dennis, we sincerely express our deepest regrets for your loss. It's a terrible blow to the Beckert family, as well, to lose such a tremendous hero like Dennis Manewal. We served together at Fort Hood, Texas, 1995-1997, in Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Cavalry. He was, and remains, the best Bradley Fighting Vehicle technician that I've met in 27 years of service. He remained our dear friend and we are deeply saddened by his passing. All our love and prayers to Lisa and the family. Colonel & Mrs. Chris Beckert
Larry Taylor
August 14, 2015
In Memory of a great caring man that would help anyone in need. Dennis was a true loving family man who talked frequently of his family. He was always active, tuning his Truck or bike or going to training events and fund raisers with his fire fighting team. He was always excited when he would come to work and talk about the fire from the previous night that he helped with. Dennis has certainly touched the lives of so many people who will true have a void. Thanks for being the stand up person that you were. My deepest condolences to your family.
star race
August 14, 2015
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lesley manewal
August 14, 2015
to my big brother i love u u willalways be my hero my rock and my heart is breaking that ur gone but u will never be forgotten i pray u watch over lisa and the kids and anyone else who need u rip brother ur baby sis lesley
Jessica Bowers
August 14, 2015
He was like a dad to me growing up. Even when we moved to Pennsylvania, him and momma lisa came out to see us. He holds a special place in my life and my little girl's life. Daddy Dennis will always be our guardian angel. I wish I could be there to support Allie, mathew and momma but very soon ill be home to see yall. We love you
Jessica and Abbie
Fran (Manewal) Foster
August 14, 2015
Sorry for your loss
David Farrell
August 14, 2015
Dennis and family. Thanks brother Dennis for the fun travels. You made my work enjoyable. We will see each other again. I pray for you and your family. The loss to your family may be great at this time but your life did have meaning to so many.
Brother David Farrell
Scott Cowen
August 14, 2015
Thoughts are with the family. I was stationed with Dennis in Germany. So sorry for your loss
August 14, 2015
Eric Theissing and family you will be in our prayers
Amanda Washington
August 14, 2015
Daddy I am gonna miss you. You were always a second dad to me and family. You was a strong and wonderful man,husband and father. There was never a time you didn't make me laugh. May you watch over your family and the ones you love. I will never forget you. Love you!!!
April Gooshaw
August 14, 2015
Dennis,this candle is for you.I have many great memorys of you.To always picking on me,when I was over at your house.Always makeing me,& Allie laugh.You were so funny,and had a huge heart.And a shoulder,to lean when you needed it.And a hug,everytime we seen each other.Thank you,for beinging another father figure in my life.Thank you,for always lending a hand when we needed help with something.And always there,to offer your advise.I still remeber my wedding day,and the limo.That was a great surprise!To when,I had my girls you could not wait to meet them.I came across the picture,of you & Katelynn at her first birthday.And you kept saying,nope Cheyenee is a boy.And you were just waitting for the news that I had her.You have been at most of the big event in my life.Between proms,and sleepovers at your house.My wedding,to my family growing.Ill hold those memory,very close.Thanks Dennis,for the found memorys.Fight those fires up there,ride that motorcycle.Spread your angel wings,& fly and watch over your loved ones.You are very much missed here.
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