Dennis Charles Hermey, 69, well-known North Coast area artist and friend to many, passed away Dec. 27, 2017, at Tacoma General Hospital, after a long fight with a syndrome he acquired during his service in the Vietnam War.

Dennis was born to Walter and Elizabeth Hermey at Fort Dix, N.J., as the third of seven siblings, with four brothers and two sisters, Dennis went to school in Hendersonville, Tenn., and enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving two tours with the 101st Airborne Division in the Republic of South Vietnam. Dennis came home in 1969 and was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Wash. and after his discharge from the Army, he moved to the North Coast, settling in Ocean Shores, Wash., where he opened an art gallery, “Glass Gallery”, and a glass shop. Dennis’ art can be seen in many area businesses and homes. He was active in community affairs.

Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Elizabeth, and his older brother, Woody. He is survived by his wife, Andrea, his son, Jon and his grandsons, Jon Jr., Joseph, Caleb and Oliver; sisters Betsy of Ocean Shores, Wash. and Marti of Boise, Idaho; and brothers Michael and Aaron of Clarksville, Tenn., and Kevin of Rochester, N.Y., and special friends Sandra Hermey, Jim Donahoe, nephews Woody and Pat Hermey, and nieces Stephanie Thomasson and Hillary Smith.

Dennis will be cremated with a memorial service to be held at a later date. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Dennis’ name to the North Beach VFW Post # 8956.