Curtis O Dehnel, November 11, 1934 — April 23, 2019

Curtis O Dehnel (Lampasas, Texas, TX) November 11, 1934 April 23, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: November 11, 1934

Death date: April 23, 2019

Death place: Lampasas, Texas(TX), USA

Funeral Home: Sneed Funeral Chapel

Curtis O. Dehnel November 11, 1934 – April 23, 2019 Share this obituary Send Flowers View/Sign Guest Book| Send Private Condolences| Send Sympathy Card Lieutenant Colonel Curtis Otto Dehnel, USA, Retired, age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 23, 2019, in Temple, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer. Curt is survived by his wife of 31 years, Karen Lane Dehnel, children; Melisa Dehnel, Teresa Dehnel, David Dehnel, and Jodi Andrews and husband Tracy; his grandchildren Britney Maceyra, Patrick Uvalle and Martin Uvalle, sisters; Elizabeth McKinney and Margarete Crook, and brothers; Paul E. Dehnel and Robert Dehnel. He is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and one sister.

Curt was born on November 11, 1934, the eighth child of Paul E. and Ava Lee Dehnel in San Angelo, Texas. He graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1953. Curt joined the Texas National Guard while a senior in high school and in 1961 volunteered for active military duty.

Serving in the U.S. Army for 25 years, his assignments included Ft. Polk, LA, the Panama Canal Zone, two tours in Vietnam (Special Forces), Fort Bragg, NC, Fort Sam Houston, Indonesian Embassy, and two assignments to Fort Hood. During his military career, Curt was awarded several medals including the Bronze Star w/ 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service Medal w/ 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Basic Airborne Badge, Air Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star.

Curt attended college at night throughout his Army career, receiving a BS in social psychology and later a Master of Science degree in management. After his military retirement he was employed by a defense contractor in Virginia and taught for both Central Texas College and Texas A&M Central Texas. One of his most sought-after personal goals was realized when he became a licensed civilian pilot.

Curt’s hobbies included flying, photography, tinkering with sports cars and raising goats. He was an active member of Naruna Baptist Church where he attended 28 years. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, May 10th at 10:00 am at Naruna Baptist Church.

Burial with military honors will be at the Central Texas Veterans Cemetery at 1:00 pm.

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death notice Curtis O Dehnel November 11, 1934 — April 23, 2019

obituary notice Curtis O Dehnel November 11, 1934 — April 23, 2019

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