Dennis grew up in Stamford and graduated from Rippowam High School. His career began at the American Institute of Foreign Studies in Greenwich, Connecticut followed by a position with Citicorp Bank in New York City. He later moved to Missouri to further his education, earning a Bachelor of Science from Evangel College and a Master of Arts from Southwest Missouri State University. During his college years, Dennis worked early on as a baker in a Springfield buffet restaurant, a passion that continued throughout his life, as he prided himself on his culinary skills. Later, he was an EMT and driver for the ambulance company.
Dennis had a love for classical music and enjoyed playing the accordion in his youth. He also had a love for British sport cars and had his own personal collection. He was a member of the Midwest British Sport Car Club. Dennis traveled from coast to coast on his Honda motorcycle. He also traveled abroad to most all the European countries as well as Hong Kong. Dennis enjoyed visiting military museums and toured many battleships and even had the opportunity to board and cruise for two days on an aircraft carrier. He brought these experiences back to the classroom at Warsaw High School during his career of thirty years where he shared his love of history and culture with his students from his own perspective. Dennis was sponsor of the National Honor Society for many years and took several groups to visit and tour New York City.
Dennis attended the Clinton Methodist Church and sang in the choir. He was a past member of the National Education Association. He enjoyed attending the Bechok family and Bechok cousins reunions that were held yearly.
He is survived by two brothers; David Paul Maruszak and his wife Mary, of Georgetown, Texas and Steven Maruszak and his wife Jana, of Springfield, Missouri, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews other relatives and friends.
Memorial Services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Friday, August 16, 2024 at the Reser Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at noon and continue up until the service time and after.
