Dennis Aloys Ahmann

June 21, 1936 – June 9, 2020

Dennis Aloys Ahmann, God’s humble servant and loving husband to Kathy, died peacefully on June 9, 2020, surrounded by family.

He was born on June 21, 1936 in Minot, North Dakota to Leo and Harriet Ahmann as one of 14 siblings. Dennis graduated from Enumclaw High School in 1954. Dennis in his youth took pride in 4-H showmanship, senior high school basketball and track. Dennis served in the Army until 1961.

Dennis married Kathryn O’Connell on April 16, 1966. Together they created a lifetime of love, faith and raising their eight children, instilling in them strong work ethics and values. Many memories were made, and life lessons learned, on the farm, including trust in the Lord, being a person of your word and strength in working together.

Always a farmer, he initially dairy farmed with his father in Enumclaw. He then partnered with his brother on a dairy in Issaquah, Washington. In 1970, Dennis and Kathy moved to Moses Lake where they purchased the family farm and transitioned to crop farming and raising Holstein heifers. He loved a newly plowed field in the spring and a harvested field in the fall.

He worked tirelessly and did his part to improve the land. So, in 1976 Dennis received one of his proudest honors, Farmer of the Year. He retired from farming at age 70, but never lost interest in cultivating the ground of an abundant garden from which he shared his bounty with anyone that stopped by.

Dennis is most remembered by his kind and humble nature. He was extremely generous and was always willing to help his family and friends. Dennis and Kathy hosted many youth in their home including nephews, foster care and international exchange students. He also spent many hours supporting and watching his children and grandchildren play sports and engage in their extracurricular activities. He marveled at the opportunity to be a basketball coach for his two youngest sons.

Dennis was devoted to his faith and attended daily Mass for many years. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church Friends of Fatima stewardship and Knights of Columbus in which he served as chairman of the Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser to benefit pro-life.