Dennis Krumm

1945 - 2025

Dennis Krumm, age 80, of Tulalip, WA, passed away on October 9th, 2025. He is survived by his wife Ruthanna (Randi) Krumm; daughters Alexis Krumm and Zoe Krumm; and sisters Roberta (Robbi) Krumm and Rosiland (Roz) Krumm.

Born on August 30th, 1945, in Bremerton, WA, Dennis grew up on the shores of Wollochet Bay in Gig Harbor. He was the son of Robert and Bernice Krumm. Dennis was deeply bonded to his twin sisters, Robbi and Roz, and their connection grew stronger with every passing year.

Dennis attended Peninsula High School, where he lettered in basketball, football, and track, excelling in pole vaulting. At Western Washington University, he studied geography and cartography, fields that matched his curiosity about the world. It was at Western where Dennis met Randi and married soon after. In 1968, they moved to Hermosa Beach, located on the Tulalip Indian Reservation and it was in this setting that they began their family.

Dennis was an amazing father to Alexis and Zoe. Their childhood was filled with weekend sails around Puget Sound and summer trips to the San Juan Islands. As adults, Dennis shared special adventures with his daughters, including trips to Chicago, Hawaii, Antarctica, and most recently New York City.

Professionally, Dennis was recruited to the Scott Paper Company (later Kimberly-Clark). He was respected for his ability to connect thoughtfully across the workforce, listening deeply and communicating clearly with forestry and machine workers alike. After 28 years he stepped away and began consulting with the Anacortes Refinery and the Providence Hospital Board. Beyond work, Dennis invested in his community: serving on the Marysville School Board, supporting the Girl Scouts organization, and coaching youth basketball. He was an early member of Milltown Sailing Association where he forged countless friendships and shared his love of the water with fellow sailors.

Dennis's life was enriched by an extraordinary circle of friends, lasting connections from school, boating, and the Hermosa Beach neighborhood. His friends made his life richer, and he valued each relationship deeply, finding joy in shared experiences and lively conversations.

From his earliest days on Wollochet Bay to years spent cruising, boating was the heartbeat of Dennis's life. Dennis and Randi shared remarkable sailing adventures including a 23-day voyage from Oahu, circumnavigating Vancouver Island, and enjoying favorite local destinations such as Langley, Blake Island, and Port Ludlow.

In his final days, Dennis held close the values that had always guided him; a deep love for family, a spirit of adventure, and a curiosity that never dimmed. He was surrounded by Randi, Alexis, and Zoe and together, they shared stories and moments that celebrated the life they built as a family.

Dennis's legacy is woven into the lives of all who knew him. He showed us that life is richest when shared and that curiosity is a lifelong pursuit. He encouraged us to keep seeking new experiences, nurturing relationships, and finding happiness in both the extraordinary and the everyday. In honoring Dennis, we honor the best in ourselves and in each other.

In place of flowers, donations to a favorite charity can be made in Dennis's name. Dennis's family would like to acknowledge the care he received in his final days from Providence Hospice of Snohomish County.