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I played with Dennis in Humboldt. Being a goaltender I got to watch his skills up close night after night. He was one of the best! Later on we both played University hockey and he’d wait for me after the games in Calgary. Last time I saw him we pulled an ‘all-nighter’ in Calgary after a Saturday game. He was truly one of the nicest guys I’ve ever known. I’m sorry that I didn’t keep in contact. My condolences to his extended family.
Bob Dougall
Tim, I am very sorry to hear of your brother's passing. From the stories you shared and the care you provided it is very clear that he meant the world to you. Dennis is now at peace and I hope you find your peace in the memories you have.
--Carolyn Cudmore
Our sympathy to you Tim. We smile when we talk of Dennis. Dave played hockey and Lockwood brave baseball and worked back in the Gas pumping days with Dennis. He did enjoy his teammates and they enjoyed him! So vibrant and full of life. We realize his last years were laden with health issues. We are thinking of you Tim.
Although I only worked a few years with Dennis, I could tell he was a “good man”.
He treated me fairly, and with respect. I sensed he did that to many.
My condolences to his family.
Tim and Devin,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. May memories like the wonderful ones you have shared, bring you comfort. You were an amazing brother Tim and Devin a wonderful nephew.
God bless you and yours.
David and Patti Lewis.
I have fond memories of Dennis from his early years in Drake, as we, as a family were all growing up. Tim and Dennis’ father, my Uncle John would bring my cousins out to the farm on a regular basis in the winter. We would compete, sliding down the hills on the toboggan, to see who could go the farthest.
In the summer as Tim and Dennis got older, Dad would ask if they wanted to help on the farm, which usually meant going out the fields to pick rock or stumps with me.
We always had good fun and kept kidding each other that the rocks kept growing while we were picking, as there was never an end to them!!
TIm and Dennis also came out to help with bailing straw or hay, stacking on the hay rack while I would drive the tractor. Thinking back on those times, it was hard work but we always enjoyed ourselves and I never ever remember Dennis or Tim complaining about the hard work.
A fond memory of Dennis was when he came to Yellowknife to visit us one summer. We enjoyed his company, showing him around the area to the different lakes we have. We went fishing but if I recall correctly, the fish were not cooperating. Still a good time, and Dennis enjoyed the outdoors.
One special moment for Angie was when Dennis walked into our place with a big smile on his face. Dennis had just bought a large picture of a Northern Inukshuk. It showed just how much Dennis appreciated our northern culture.
Dennis was a very good hockey player and every time we visited with Uncle John and Auntie Ruth, they would proudly show us his medals, trophies and team pictures.
I remember a time when Drake was in the provincial playoffs against Leroy. I had a bad flu and couldn’t play. Who did the coach call to replace me that game? Dennis!! Unfortunately, Drake lost that game, but I felt proud that Dennis took my place.
Dennis you will be missed, but memories are for ever. Until we meet again Dennis, this is only a temporary absence.
Tim knows that he has full support from his family as he, and all of us adjust to this time.
Love,
Doug & Angie
We are truly saddened to hear of Dennis’s passing. He and I spent a lot of time together in elementary school and during minor hockey years. He was a huge inspiration and friend to me. My dad was the hockey coach throughout our minor hockey levels and Dennis our team captain. My dad knew he could rely on Dennis to keep the guys spirits up and pull the team together even during our worst games - hockey being a contact sport back in those days! I played centre on most of the minor hockey level teams and Dennis was usually a defence man on my line. Whenever there was a face off or digging the puck out of the opposing side’s corner if Dennis was open, he would be the go-to-guy. Once he got that puck the odds were usually in his favour that it was most certainly going into the net.
I remember a camping trip through Alberta and BC when we were around 12 and Dennis came with me and my parents. Dennis always had a way of entertaining us with his charm and wittiness.
Dennis and he will be missed. Tim, we send our sincere condolences to you and your families during this sad and difficult time.
Tom & Gloria Nixon
I was saddened to hear yesterday of Dennis's passing.
Dennis and I played together for the Humboldt Broncos in 1978-79 and 1979-80. We got to know each other really well and became really good friends. We would try to catch up through our hockey escapades but had lost track of each other as I moved back to Saskatchewan from Alberta two years ago.
Dennis was fearless, stubborn and a fantastic team mate. For a little guy, he always called himself a little ball of hate and he was. He had to move much larger forwards from the net front and many times had the opposition player incensed that a little SOB like Dennis worked so hard to clear the front of the net.
Tim, my sincere condolences. He will surely be missed.
all my very best
Jim & Lynne Jones
Swift Current, Sask
Sorry to hear of Denny’s passing. Worked and played beside this guy in hockey and baseball. Always a fierce competitor, never giving an inch. Although we never connected for awhile I’m sure Dennis lived life the best he could with the hand he was dealt. Our sincere condolences Tim.
Ross and Janice RuEdig
Even when I never really hung out with the guy and ended up living on opposite sides of the world, Dennis was a cousin that I will always remember. The memory I have of Dennis is not a recent one... it was from the time we met in Drake, must have been in the 70’s. He was this good looking, cool dude that was a natural athlete.
He was so good at hockey; it gave me hope that through our shared gene pool I had potential. And when I heard stories of him getting smashed on the ice by these monster forwards and would still be undeterred, he gave me the courage not to be discouraged by others just because they were bigger than you.
I was not so lucky to know much more about the man, but I'll take what I was lucky enough to get. Looking at his picture now I know we are family as I see the Schroeder in all of us.
Tim and family, it is with a heavy heart that we send our condolences.
Rest in peace Dennis.
Love David (Ruth's sister Hilda's son), Katherine, Alexandra, Laura and Jackson.
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