Dennis Jay Crisman Obituary (1948

Dennis J. Crisman of Bremerton, Washington passed away on July 31, 2024, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born March 12, 1948, to Rodney and Emily Crisman (Ronfeldt) in Olympia, Washington. Dennis was raised on a dairy farm in Littlerock, Washington and attended Rochester High. He earned his associates degree from Centralia College and soon after accepted an internship at PSNS. In his young adult years, he loved riding motorcycles, skiing, and just having as much fun as possible without getting into trouble (or at least getting caught). In 1977, he visited the Holy Land with his parents, and he had fond memories of the trip. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Barbara Crisman (Sandquist); daughter, Hilary Olson (Crisman) and son-in-law, Andrew; his precious grandson, Lukas Zachary Olson; sister, Dora Shardelman; nephew, Michael Shardelman and his wife, Bonnie and niece, Terri Walker. He is preceded in death by his son, Zach Crisman, niece, Karen Timmerman, and brother, Clarence Crisman. Dennis' career spanned over 42 years as an electronics technician at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. He was a devoted father and husband who was always there when you needed him for support, encouragement, or advice. Outside of work, he enjoyed coaching soccer for his kids, tinkering in the garage, working on his tractor, and was an avid supporter of Klahowya Soccer for over 20 years. Following his retirement, he volunteered for the NHHP Stewardship Group at Newberry Hill Heritage Park and the "Salmon in the Classroom" Clear Creek Trail Task Force. He helped build a bridge to keep salmon running upstream and mentored younger volunteers. Dennis and his wife enjoyed travelling to and camping at many of the state parks. A memorial service in celebration of Dennis' life will be on Saturday, August 17 at 10:30 am at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church 1015 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, Washington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dennis' memory to Habitat for Humanity. Arrangements entrusted to Lewis Funeral Chapel in Bremerton, Washington.