Age 97. Died peacefully in the presence of family on May 30, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife Cleo, daughter Karen, brother Glenn (Ellenora) Hjalmer, and sister Dolores (Donald) Erickson. Survived by his son Fred (Marlene) Hjalmer, daughter Kristi (Ron) Siegel; grandchildren Aaron, Adam, Ross, and Elizabeth Siegel, Bradley Tiegs, and Rene Toennes; brothers Wes (Phyllis) Hjalmer and John (Kay) Hjalmer; sisters Arveda (Charles) McFarland, and Pat (Roger) Stavig; great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Dennis proudly served in the Third Armored Division in WWII. He was a longtime teacher at MPS. He also loved sports and politics.