Obituary: Hierath, Richard Dennis

Wed., Nov. 11, 2015

HIERATH, Richard Dennis R. Dennis Hierath passed away November 6, 2015 in Spokane Valley, WA.

He was born August 3, 1938 in Bow Bells, ND the son of Richard A. and Mary Joanna (McDonnell) Hierath.

Dennis was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years Marsha just one year ago.

He is survived by his children Melissa Finley of Centennial, CO, Mary (Mike) Thompson of Marysville, WA and Mindy (Mark) Shulkin of Spokane; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his sister Kathryn (Hans) Burandt of Spokane; and his brother John (Makko) Hierath of Louisiana.

Niche-side inurnment services will be Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 1pm and will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 17825 E. Trent, Spokane Valley, WA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to:

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