Dennis Alvin Duesterhaus of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma was born to Henry and Vivian (Campbell) Duesterhaus on January 22, 1943 in Pampa, Texas and passed from this life on September 7, 2022 in the comfort of his home in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma at the age of 79. Dennis grew up and attended school in Pampa, Tx where he graduated and then spent one year in college. On September 2, 1989 Dennis married the love of his life, Ann Duesterhaus and on that day he also gained two children as well. Dennis and Ann spent 33 years of their life as husband and wife until his passing.
Mr. Duesterhaus was a man of the Lord and greatly enjoyed the time he spent watching both football and basketball. Mr. and Mrs. Duesterhaus spent a big part of their life raising their grandchildren and loved every minute of it, Dennis loved taking the children to Branson, Missouri whenever he had the chance. Dennis also had two fur babies, Princess and Toby, who he adored.
Mr. Duesterhaus was survived by his wife: Ann Duesterhaus of the home, his recognized daughter: Michelle Smith, his five grandchildren: Shane Fanshier of Elk City, Oklahoma, Melissa Fanshier of Colorado, Aaron Fanshier of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Emily Smith of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Sarah Smith of Yukon, Oklahoma. Mr. Duesterhaus was also survived by his great grandchildren: Sabrina Fanshier of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Benjamin Fanshier of Burns Flat, Oklahoma, Luca Fanshier of the home, Lillith Fanshier of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Leland Owens of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Ashlynn Crawford, Annalise Crawford, Alaynnah McCoy, and Adalynn Berg of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Mr. Duesterhaus was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Vivian Duesterhaus and his recognized son, Wayne Smith. Dennis was loved by everyone and will be missed immensely. Graveside Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 12, 2022, at the Fairview Cemetery in Pampa, Texas. Services will be under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com .