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Dennis Shumaker Obituary
Capt. Dennis 'Denny' Mark Shumaker, USAF, Retired, returned home to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at the age of 74, surrounded by loving family. He was the oldest of twelve children born on October 1, 1941, in a small farming country in Oelwein, Iowa to Joyce Lund Shumaker and Kenneth Shumaker. Denny was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Patrick Shumaker. In 1961, Denny enlisted in the United States Air Force where he was named Airman of the Year, joined the AFOSI shortly after and retired after serving our country for 22 years. With great accomplishment, Denny graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor in Arts with honors and Troy University with a Master of Science in International Relations. He was proudly recognized as a member for MENSA. Denny retired from Coldwell Banker D' Ann Harper, Realtors, as VP of the Universal City branch.
Denny was loved and touched by so many hearts with his warm, welcoming and funny sense of humor. There wasn't a day that went by without hearing a funny joke or story. Denny enjoyed listening to music while at home, cheering for the Seminoles with his FSU friends and most importantly he loved talking and spending time with his family and friends. He will be missed by so many, but will always remain with us in our hearts, remembering all of the precious moments we have spent with this wonderful man.
Denny was survived by many who love him dearly: his wife, Sue Shumaker; daughter, Joyce Poshuta, Husband, Craig Poshuta; son: Patrick Shumaker; step-daughters: Lisa Moore, Husband Matthew Moore, Linda Benavides, Husband Mark Benavides, Yolanda Rivas; siblings: Judi Shumaker, Janet Tibbets, Diane and Jim McNeely, John Shumaker, Terrence Shumaker, Jill Sussman, Steve Shumaker, James Shumaker, Kenneth Shumaker, Kathleen Shumaker, Mary Lund Shumaker; maternal aunts: Bonnie Olsen, Rita Engelhardt; grandchildren: Max, Sam, Jack, Alexandria, Christian, Charlotte, Jacob; many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Monday, January 4, 2016 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at the Schertz Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, 10:00am, also at the Schertz Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.
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Deborah Cooper
January 3, 2016
I was very sorry to hear about your loss. Dennis was a good friend when I worked for him at Guy Chipman Realty. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
January 13, 2016
Dennis. Over the years, from waterloo to Selma, to Panama City, to San Angelo, and back, I will always remember the fun you and I had. Always.
garry
judi shumaker
January 8, 2016
Rest In Peace my dear Brother. You will be so missed.
Sharon Schmeling
January 6, 2016
Denny, from early childhood years until the pleasure of meeting Sue and the family in 2012, you were our special cuz and friend. God bless you and your loving, beautiful family.
Janeth Gennusa
January 5, 2016
Sue I am so sorry for your loss. Just know that you and your family are in my prayers. I wish I could have been there for you but I was not aware of the visitation and service until this morning.
Jan Tibbetts
January 3, 2016
Denny, we will always remember and love you, sister, Jan
Lisa Moore
January 3, 2016
Dennis, we miss you deeply, there isn't a second of the day that we don't think of you. We still talk about your jokes, your smile and the love you have given us. God has gained an angel. Until we meet again, please watch over us. LM
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