Douglas Ray Dehnel

Doug Dehnel, 52, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 9:45 am at Medical Center Arlington from a stroke. Doug was born to Raymond and Novella on September 23, 1963, in Midland, TX. He was the youngest of 7 children. While he was young, his family moved to McCamey, TX, where Doug spent his childhood years. He graduated from Hardin Simmons University in May, 1987 and married his love, Sharon Rosenbrock on June 13, 1987. They moved to Ft Worth, TX in August and spent their married life in the D/FW metroplex raising their children. Doug absolutely adored his 5 children. When his heart beat for the last time, there was a roar of thunder as the heavens celebrated him coming home. He was surrounded by his wife and children who loved him immensely. Doug spent his life serving others. He was usually the last to leave from a gathering, because he wanted to make sure that no one else got left handling the last details of cleaning up. He had a true servant heart. Doug's last job was at the Oaks Baptist Church where he served as their Financial Administrator. He enjoyed serving the church in this capacity and made many friends while he was there. Service Information: Visitation: 6-8 pm on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Funeral: 10 am on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Tate Springs Baptist Church, 4201 Little Road, Arlington. Interment: immediately following service at Emerald Hills Memorial Park in Kennedale. Mr. Dehnel was preceded in death by his mother, Novella Dehnel and a sister, Ava Wagner. Survivors: Father, Raymond P. Dehnel of San Angelo, TX; wife, Sharon Dehnel of Kennedale, TX; children, Benjamin Dehnel (Chelsea Wagnon), Kelsey Dehnel, Stephen Dehnel, Emily Dehnel, and Richard Dehnel all of Kennedale, TX; siblings, Fran Buchanan and husband Ken of San Angelo, TX, Martha Joyce and husband Ken of San Marcus, TX, Paula Holder and husband Doug of Kermit, TX, Richard A. Dehnel and wife Alice of Sundown, TX , Wanda May and husband Russell of Hamlin, TX. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.