Denise “Dee” C. Obel, age 74, of San Antonio, Texas passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the home of her daughter in Smyrna, Tennessee. Denise was born on May 17, 1951, in South Amboy, New Jersey to Barbara Bulford and Frank Jedwabnik. Denise was an Army Veteran and served for 22 years, she retired honorably at the rank of Sergeant First Class.
Denise is survived by her son, Everett Mercer (Laura); grandchildren, Samuel Mercer and Bethany Mercer and her daughter, Kathleen Mercer. Her niece, Marlene (Tony) Arico and countless friends and family members will cherish her memory always.
Denise was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Master Sergeant Edward "Ed" R. Obel; her father, Frank Jedwabnik; her mother, Barbara Jedwabnik; and her brother, Donald Bulford.
Interment will take place at 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or a pet charity of your choice.
