Dennis Schwoerke

of 76. He was born February 24, 1939 to Warren and Violet (Wilds) Schwoerke in

Taneyville, MO. They moved to Oklahoma City shortly thereafter, where he attended

Northwest Classen High School. He received his Master's Degree in Liberal Studies

from the University of Oklahoma in 1983. He retired as a Systems Analyst at Tinker Air

Force Base in 1994 with 37 years service.

Dennis married Charlotte Mondie on March 25, 1960. They enjoyed square dancing,

snow skiing, card games, and traveling throughout the United States and other countries.

Dennis fulfilled his dream to see the Egyptian pyramids in 1985. As members of

Friendship Force, they also enjoyed hosting visitors from other countries.

Dennis was a member of the Independent Investors Investment Club, Young Men's

Dance Club, and the Oklahoma Genealogical Society First Families of the Twin

Territories. He spent many years researching his genealogy and documented five

ancestors from the American Revolution. He also enjoyed cooking, gardening, painting,

playing the piano, telling jokes, and was an avid tennis player. He will always be

remembered for his witty comments and genuine concern for others.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 55 years, Charlotte Schwoerke, daughter and her

husband Denise and Kevin Jett, granddaughters Amanda Jett and Valari Jett, sister

Sharon Vaughan of Pasadena, CA, sister and brother-in law, Glenda and Joe Mantel of

Alhambra, CA along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in

death by his parents and brother Nicholas Schwoerke of Oklahoma City.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Dec 5, 2015 at 2:00pm at the Hahn-Cook

Funeral Home Chapel, 6600 N. Broadway Extension. Interment will follow at Rose Hill

Burial Park, 6001 N. Grand Blvd. Friends may share memories and sign an online guest

book by visiting www.hahncookfuneral.com.