Dennis Charles Eberwein

Dennis Charles Eberwein, 89 years 8 months of age died July 8th, 2025, at Whitefish Lake, Vilas County, Minocqua Wisconsin due to complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born November 8th, 1935, in St. Paul, Neosho County, Kansas to Hiram Ambrose Eberwein, and Mary Elizabeth Van Gastel. During his life he held many jobs like a soldier in the US Army, Railroad telegraphy, motorboat repair, home builder and woodworker, co-owner of River City Office Machines where he specialized in sales and service until he retired to pursue ownership and artistry in pottery and woodworking for Pegasus Pottery with his wife of 41+ years selling and competing at over 2000 art shows over the last 35 years. They specialized in hand thrown and hand-painted Texas wildflower and western themed pottery along with Dennis’ special woodworked toys. They won many prestigious art and purchase awards. He lived a faith filled catholic life receiving last rights as his 6th of the seven catholic sacraments and inspired many by his lived faith. His greatest treasure in life was his large and loving family and all his babies, grandbabies, and many great grandbabies. He is survived by his wife Margaret “Peggy” Doris Doneis Eberwein of Maydelle, TX and Minocqua, WI, son Dennis Eberwein II of Liberty Hill, TX; daughter Rebecca Herrera of Austin, TX, daughter Melissa Eberwein of Schertz, TX, stepson Charles Schneider of Lytle, TX, and stepdaughter Janet Barker of Lytle; 8 grandchildren, and many, many great-grandchildren; sister Jane Anne George of Phoenix, AZ and brother Robert Eberwein and his wife Darlene of Dallas, TX. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, two older brothers John and Francis, and his son Mitchel Ambrose Eberwein. People may forget what Dennis said, or what he did, but people will never forget how Dennis made them laugh and feel. A celebration of life will be held on what would have been Dennis’ 90th birthday, November 8th, 2025 at St. Matthew United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, Texas. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Food Bank in Jacksonville, Texas where Dennis participated two times each week for the past 12 years in the distribution of food to local citizens.

Dennis Charles Eberwein

November 8, 1935 - July 8, 2025