Dennis Franklin Shuell's Obituary
Dennis Franklin Shuell, age 73 of Lewes, DE passed away at home surrounded by his family and close friends on Monday, October 10, 2022. DE. He was born on May 27, 1949, in Vancouver, WA, son of the late Guy Franklin Martin and Teresa Kathleen Shuell.
Dennis graduated from Jefferson High School in Portland, OR and from the University of Maryland, where he received a bachelor's degree in psychology. He was a proud veteran, having honorably served in the US Air Force between 1969-1973. Following his honorable discharge, Dennis worked for the Federal Government in various agencies for over 38 years, where his final job was with the Department of Transportation - US Coast Guard at Buzzard's Point, during this time he lived in Alexandria, VA and then to Capitol Hill before retiring to Rehoboth Beach. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with those he held most dear. Dennis was a loving and dedicated partner and friend. Loved by many, he will be deeply and genuinely missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.
In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his sister, Marcene St. Clair. He is survived by his partner of 37 years, Richard Wiglarz; his sister, Carmen Clark of Oregon; his brother, Monte Wolfer of Idaho; numerous nieces and nephews; and many, many close friends who enjoyed Dennis' love of food, wine, travel, and the theater.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 11:00 AM at St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, DE, where friends may call beginning at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow the services at 1:00 PM at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 32112 Vines Creek Rd., Dagsboro, DE.
"Goodbye to all my family and friends. I want you all to know how much I loved you and how wonderful you made my life. Looking back, my entire life was full of laughter and love because of you. If I ever hurt anyone, it was not my intention to do so; please forgive me as I forgive you. I'm so happy and excited to be on my way to meet my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I'll be looking for you to join me. If you remember nothing else, remember that I love you. Goodbye my family, goodbye friends." Dennis Franklin Shuell
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