Kathy enjoyed years of camping trips, fishing and good old westerns. Dennis' friendly, out-going personality and knack for story-telling produced many long term friendships. He was a member of American Legion Post 42 in Gatesville, TX. Dennis is survived by his wife, Kathy, of Gatesville; three children, Eric (Natalie) Rockow and their children, Brady and Weatherby of Gatesville, Jennifer Brooks of Phoenix, AZ and Charlie (Krista) Rockow and their children, Zane and Conner, of Cushing, OK; step-children, Chris (Lori) High of Gatesville, Chevi (J.J.) Atterbury of Gatesville and Clifton (Shera) Gill of Crestview, FL; several step-grandchildren; step-father, Wilbur Schroeder of Dows; two brothers, Greg (Lila) Rockow of Dows and Gary (Sharon) Rockow of Klemme; a sister, Marcia Hamilton of Gardnerville, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Elsie Rockow.