Dennis was the son of Harry C and Nancy F Wassman of Puyallup, Washington. He graduated from Puyallup High School in 1961 and the University of Washington in 1966. He taught high school band for a year in Seattle and then went into banking.

Dennis eventually got into investment banking specializing in the financing of restaurants. After taking several restaurants national and successful he went into partnership with the owners of the Sea Galley restaurant and took it national.

He left Sea Galley after a few years and invested his money in many other projects. He was recognized as one of the up and coming executives and featured in a full spread article in the Tacoma News Tribune.

Dennis developed stomach cancer that finally spread to his esophagus and lungs. Before he died he spent the last part of his life working with under advantaged youth in the Tacoma hilltop area and spent a week long fasting with other pastors on top of a building in the are in an attempt to call attention to the plight of these young people. His efforts were shown on many of the local TV stations.

He fought bravely with much faith in Christ. He finally died on January 22, 1999. There were friends, and family as well as many many other pastors at his funeral. He was well respected and a true and faithful beloved Son, Husband, Father, Friend, and Grandfather.

Dennis Wassman