In Memory Of
Dennis E. Schmocker
1976
2020
Dennis E. Schmocker
June 15, 1976 — February 21, 2020
Dennis Ernest Schmocker, 43, died peacefully at home in Green Bay on Friday, February 21 after a battle with a rare cancer. He was surrounded by his family.
Dennis was a dedicated husband to Laura (Jankowski) Schmocker, the girl who never stopped smiling when he was around. They met while they were students and Greek members at UW-La Crosse. Dennis and Laura were married on the Wisconsin capitol steps on March 15, 2003 in a small, intimate ceremony, just as Laura wished. Unable to resist his charms, Laura agreed to be married again on June 28 in the larger ceremony Dennis wanted.
He was a loving father to Adelaide and Matthew, his two wonderful, imaginative children. He was the beloved son of Joe and Evelyn (Sorrell) of Mauston, and the youngest brother of Tim (Alex and Sarah) and Clint (Justine, Kian, and Taye). He was a dear friend to countless others.
Dennis knew the right Simpsons quotation for any situation. He could fix a Jeep (and often had to), grill a steak (which he often did), and roll dice with his friends (whenever he could). He was endlessly optimistic, cheerful, and outgoing. He was equally at ease sharing a dinner with family and friends or out on an adventure in another part of the world.
Dennis loved the outdoors. He volunteered for the National Ski Patrol alongside his father for over fifteen years. He loved being on the water and frequently took friends and family out on his boat fishing with him. He also volunteered at First United Methodist Church.
Friendship was vital to Dennis, and he could become friends with anyone within minutes and maintain those relationships for years through sheer stubbornness and force of will. He made staying in touch seem easy, but he put tremendous effort into building and maintaining those bonds. Dennis was the hub of many relationships that will—because of his intense work—last far, far beyond his own life and serve as a legacy to his kindness and generosity. He was beloved by many and will be remembered by everyone who knew him.
One of his greatest passions was role-playing games. Dennis had a masterful imagination, a memory like an iron-bound chest, and a storyteller's gift. He could spin a fantastic tale as a gamemaster and inhabit a character with equal skill. The stories he built with his gamer friends led to friendships that are more durable than an adamantine shield and longer-lasting than the memory of a dragon.
Instead of a funeral, his family and friends will hold a private memorial in his honor this summer to celebrate his life.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to On the Mark Dyslexia Clinic (https://onthemarkdyslexiaclinic.wordpress.com).
Dennis was a dedicated husband to Laura (Jankowski) Schmocker, the girl who never stopped smiling when he was around. They met while they were students and Greek members at UW-La Crosse. Dennis and Laura were married on the Wisconsin capitol steps on March 15, 2003 in a small, intimate ceremony, just as Laura wished. Unable to resist his charms, Laura agreed to be married again on June 28 in the larger ceremony Dennis wanted.
He was a loving father to Adelaide and Matthew, his two wonderful, imaginative children. He was the beloved son of Joe and Evelyn (Sorrell) of Mauston, and the youngest brother of Tim (Alex and Sarah) and Clint (Justine, Kian, and Taye). He was a dear friend to countless others.
Dennis knew the right Simpsons quotation for any situation. He could fix a Jeep (and often had to), grill a steak (which he often did), and roll dice with his friends (whenever he could). He was endlessly optimistic, cheerful, and outgoing. He was equally at ease sharing a dinner with family and friends or out on an adventure in another part of the world.
Dennis loved the outdoors. He volunteered for the National Ski Patrol alongside his father for over fifteen years. He loved being on the water and frequently took friends and family out on his boat fishing with him. He also volunteered at First United Methodist Church.
Friendship was vital to Dennis, and he could become friends with anyone within minutes and maintain those relationships for years through sheer stubbornness and force of will. He made staying in touch seem easy, but he put tremendous effort into building and maintaining those bonds. Dennis was the hub of many relationships that will—because of his intense work—last far, far beyond his own life and serve as a legacy to his kindness and generosity. He was beloved by many and will be remembered by everyone who knew him.
One of his greatest passions was role-playing games. Dennis had a masterful imagination, a memory like an iron-bound chest, and a storyteller's gift. He could spin a fantastic tale as a gamemaster and inhabit a character with equal skill. The stories he built with his gamer friends led to friendships that are more durable than an adamantine shield and longer-lasting than the memory of a dragon.
Instead of a funeral, his family and friends will hold a private memorial in his honor this summer to celebrate his life.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to On the Mark Dyslexia Clinic (https://onthemarkdyslexiaclinic.wordpress.com).
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