Dennis was a Vietnam War veteran, bravely serving 2 tours of active combat duty and 4 years total in the United States Army as a military police officer.
Dennis went on to serve his community in law enforcement as an officer in the Miami-Dade Police Department. His assignments included patrol, the General Investigation Unit (GIU), auto-theft, the Tactical Narcotics Team (TNT), Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and internal affairs. He retired as a Lieutenant after 31 and a half years of dedicated service.
In his spare time Dennis enjoyed gardening, watching the Miami Dolphins, watching westerns and war movies, coaching baseball and soccer, and helping friends and neighbors. Dennis had love and compassion for animals, supporting several animal charities. He loved his dog Sandy, watching his children and grandchildren play sports, and eating dessert.
A loving husband and father, Dennis is survived by Ruth, his wife of 40 years, his two children Michael and Kathleen, and his three grandchildren Zachary, Victoria, and Amelia.
A visitation for Dennis will be held Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Life Event Center at Florida Memorial, 5950 S US Highway 1, Rockledge, FL 32955. A funeral mass will occur Friday, June 29, 2018 at 10:00 am at St John The Evangelist Catholic Church, 5655 Stadium Parkway, Viera, FL 32940. A graveside service and burial will occur Friday, June 29, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, 5525 US 1, Mims, FL 32754.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FloridaMemorialFH-Gardens.com for the Hattermann family.
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