Day 78

This is Steve, Dennis' friend, posting:

Plano resident Dennis Rothermich, 43, passed away at his home at 12:45 AM on December 24, 2009.





He was born in Suwon, South Korea January 29, 1966 and arrived in the United States in 1970. He grew up in El Paso, TX where he graduated from Parkland High School and University of Texas at El Paso with a degree in Clinical Laboratories Science.
He has been a resident of the Dallas area for 13 years. During that time he worked for Stream International and Spherion as an Information Technological Specialist at Sony Pictures Releasing in Richardson, TX. In addition he owned his own Computer Services business.
Dennis was an avid autocross racer with the Sports Car Club of America and Equipe Rapide. His website Autocrosspictures.net showed his dedication to autocross racing and his love of photography. He also provided photography service to several area non-profit groups such as Variety Club of Texas and Women of Motion Picture Industry.
He was preceded in death by his mother Hae Cha Rothermich. He is survived by his Step-Father Derrill Rothermich and will be missed by many friends and other family members. In lieu of floral tributes, donations to Bikes for Kids program of Variety Club or American Cancer Society in his name would be greatly appreciated.
He will be greatly missed.

Services for Dennis Rothermich

will be held Saturday January 2, 2009 at 4:00 PM

at the North Dallas Funeral Home

2710 Valley View Lane, Dallas, TX 75243

972-241-9100

North Dallas Funeral Home driving directions and information

http://www.northdallasfuneralhome.com/index.cfm

Day 78

This is Steve, Dennis' friend, posting:

Dennis Rothermich passed away at 12:45 am today. More details will be forthcoming.
Thank you all.

Day 69

This is Steve, Dennis' friend, posting for him.

His condition continues as it has, declining.
He is no longer able to focus well enough to read the emails and texts that he receives, or to answer the phone, so he has it turned off. His motor skills have declined in that he has problems holding objects, aside from the fact that he is unable to sit up without assistance. He is also having some difficulty communicating, his words are slurred, or spoken so softly that he has to try to repeat them to be understood.
He sleeps alot, and has lately taken to listening to music on his ipod as he drifts in and out.
He is still Dennis though, and from time to time tries to tell us how to do the things we do to care for him, as if we would forget, or get them wrong. But that's our Dennis!
If you feel that you need to get a message to him, you can email me at steve.ellington@hotmail.com, and I will relay it to him, but cannot guarantee a quick response.

On a bright note, the original prognosis was 2 weeks, and we are entering 10th week. Its been tough on Dennis, but he says it has been good that he is being able to say his farewells to everyone.

more details when they occur....

Day 60

This is Steve, Dennis' friend, posting for him.

His condition is declining, as his meds are getting stronger. He is sleeping alot more.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
Thank you all again for your support.

Day 50

This is Steve, Dennis' friend, posting for him.

Dennis wants to say thanks to the North Texas S2000 Owners Club and members for their generosity. They gave a substantial donation from their last event. Once again he is grateful for the awesome support from the autocross community.

He also wants to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, he is thankful for the support from his friends and family and all others that have touched his life. Thank you all.

Day 45

This is Steve, Dennis' friend, posting for him.

He's still hanging on, though there have been some rough days. He wants to say 'Hey' to everyone and let them know that he's still fightin'.

Day 38

Had a few really bad days and the pain got overwhelming earlier today. The nurse came over and consulted with the Doc and they have drastically increased the dosages of some of my meds, plus they are going to try a different more powerful drug for the main pain control. The nurse was able to get things under control. This is why I am able to do the post today.

That's it for now, just wanted to say Hello to everyone and give a quick update.

Take care and I will try to post again soon.

Dennis