Dean V. Erdmann
Thursday, September 13, 1945
Date of Death:
Monday, May 5, 2025
Age:
79 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday May 09, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Redeemer Lutheran Church [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Saturday May 10, 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Funeral Service
Date: Saturday May 10, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Redeemer Lutheran Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Reminder
Please note that the evening's visitation on Friday, May 9th is at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester, and not at Macken Funeral Home. Thank you!
Thursday, September 13, 1945
Date of Death:
Monday, May 5, 2025
Age:
79 years old
Thursday, September 13, 1945
Date of Death:
Monday, May 5, 2025
Age:
79 years old
Dean V. Erdmann
Dean V. Erdmann – Rochester
Dean Victor Erdmann fulfilled his wish to join the Lord in heaven on May 5, 2025. At the age of 79, Dean passed peacefully at Season’s Hospice House in Rochester, Minnesota after living 13 years with myelofibrosis, a rare blood cancer.
Dean was born on September 13, 1945, to Victor and Gladys (Senrick) Erdmann. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary (Plank) Erdmann; daughter Deanna (Brian) Royse; son Jared Erdmann and his partner Sebastian Francis; grandchildren Naomi Line and Mariah (Ben) Hicks; step-grandchild Jacob Royse; great grandchild Briggs Line; siblings, Doris Oevering, Carol Feine, Jean Volkman, Vic (Linda) Erdmann, and Kathy (Ken) Schmidt; sister-in-law Dawn Erdmann; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Victor and Gladys (Senrick) Erdmann and brother Kent Erdmann.
Dean grew up in a farming community known locally as Wiscoy Valley between Winona and Rushford. He graduated from Lewiston High School in June of 1963 with 56 of his classmates. He worked as a farmhand all through high school for Kenneth and Doris Feine, his uncle Edgar Rupprecht, and Conrad Brandt. In school, Dean enjoyed playing football, baseball, and softball. Dean served in the US Navy on the USS Columbus (CG-12) from February 12, 1964, until December 20th, 1967. He started working for AT&T (Northwestern Bell) on October 14th, 1968, and worked there through various name changes from AT&T to US West, Qwest to CenturyLink for a total of 40 years. With the phone company Dean worked his way up from a lineman to Lead Engineer for Southeast Minnesota.
Dean enjoyed stock car racing (in his early years), boating, fishing, hunting, playing volleyball, attending estate sales and auctions, and camping in the RV. Dean and Mary and kids spent holidays for many years with extended family camping at Prairie Island, Mille Lacs Lake, Ottertail Lake, Lake Winnibigoshish and Two Harbors. As avid snowbirds, Dean and Mary spent 12 winters in Ocala, Florida, 8 winters in Tucson, Arizona, and most recently 4 winters in Conroe, Texas. As a man of steadfast Christian faith, Dean was a leader at the phone company and in his church community. He enjoyed working on projects at home and at church and was known to offer a helping hand to family and friends for almost any task—car and machinery repairs, electrical work, remodeling, even lawn work.
The Funeral Service for Dean will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11:00AM at Redeemer Lutheran Church (869 7th Ave SE Rochester, MN 55904) with Pastor Adam Koglin officiating. A luncheon will immediately follow. The family will be hosting a visitation on Friday, May 9th 2025 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM in the Redeemer Lutheran Church Narthex along with one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Military Honors will be provided by American Legion Post 92 of Rochester. Burial will be in the Mausoleum located at Grandview Memorial Gardens, 1300 Marion Rd. SE, Rochester, MN 55904.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the construction project at Redeemer Lutheran Church.
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Mary, Darryl and I were so sad to hear of Dean's passing. We always enjoyed seeing you at church and catching up with what you had been doing during the week. I know Dean is in a better place but it is still difficult. Cherish all of the special moments you shared over the past 50+ years.
May Dean's memories live forever in your hearts. My condolences to Jared, Mary, and the entire family.
To miss Mary and family, our hearts are heavy with a loss for words for You and family. We just want you guys to know that when we met each other as neighbors was the kindest sweetest introduction. We mourn with you, Mrs. Mary and your family. We will always keep you Mr. Dean close to our heart and memory. Such a very sweet, kind person. We love you all very much.. ❤️
RIP.Our sweet friend. 🙏🏼❤️
Jared,
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You, Mom and Family. May you all have Peace & Comfort today and going forward durning your time of Greave. May your dad rest in Peace.
Nannette & Faheem
I am so sorry for your loss. Remember Dean at confirmation classes at St.Johns, Hart. MN. I We were confirmed May 3, 1959.
I also remember Dean as an LHS classmate. We were the class of 1963.
Dean was always kind, sincere , and humble. Glad to have seen him at last class reunion.
Dear Mary, DeAnna, and Jarod,
I was so sorry to hear of Dean's passing. He was always so willing to help everyone. He was very proud of both of you and your accomplishments.
Treasure his memories, Hugs to you all.
Elaine Ingalls
We are sending our sympathy for your loss of Dean. He was always so fun to visit with. He had a winning smile! Hold all those precious memories for all of his family.
May his life be celebrated with the good memories and his legacy.
May his loved ones gather strength from the love he gave.
I have been honored to call his son my friend and in this time of mourning I send my condolences from Australia. I wish I could be there
May God's Grace, strength, and peace comfort you all during this time.
The Noble family
Conroe, TX
Sending heartfelt condolences to all of Dean’s family. ❤️🩹
Mary, Jared and Deanna,
The only true comfort is knowing he is with God now for eternity and we will all see him again. He was such an incredible, kind gentle soul and I know he will be missed and was loved by so many. Sharing in your sorrow and sending love, hugs and blessings for continued strength during this time. Love you all.
Lori Thomas
To Mary and the whole family. Sending you all my sincere condolences. I will aways remember Dean very gentle soul. He the best smile and laughs. RIP Dean. You will be missed but never forgotten. I am happy you are in no more pain. I know you will be watching all your loved ones from a peaceful place. Til we meet again.
Mary….we hope that your precious memories will bring your family peace and comfort. Sending you our deepest sympathy. Tom & Diana Thorson
Dear Mary and family….we want you to know how respected Dean was at work….he was was “one of the good guys”. always so kind, always a gentleman, always had that beautiful smile on his face and would always help anyone who needed it. We know how hard it is to say goodbye to someone you love…but always remember, he will always be with you in your heart and your family was so blessed to have had him to share your life with. We will always remember him fondly and miss him dearly.
Hugs, Sandy and Jerry
Mary, we are saddened by Dean's passing and mourn with you. It is comforting to know that the pain and struggle he has endured is now over. We will miss him but are grateful that you and Dean have been part of our lives and our church during your winter travels to Texas. We are unable to journey to Rochester for the visitation and service but look forward to seeing you soon.
Dear Mary, Deanna, Jared , and families, sending deepest sympathy. Saying goodbye, for now, to loved One is heartbreaking. Dean was a blessing to all of us. We must be thankful for the time our Gracious Lord granted us with Dean. 🙏❤️
Mary and Family
What a wonderful man, Dean was always smiling at Christ Lutheran when he saw you walk through the doors, and always made it even more of a welcoming place with a handshake and a friendly greeting. The years of friendship that you (Mary) and Dean showed my Mother is something I am so thankful she had in her life, something she truly cherished and something I will always remember.
My condolences to you all.
Chris Noble
Mary and family, l am lost for words, l will miss my brother Dean so much. My prayers for you all.
To Mary & Family. I will always remember Dean, At Christ Lutheran church as the most friendly person there! Always a big smile and a quick laugh every time i saw him! He was always kind to my family and I kno to many others! We met one more time after Christ Lutheran shut down, as he delivered to me my kids confirmation pictures from Christ Lutheran! He talked about his family the whole time! He talked about his winter getaways like Texas where i believe his son and family were from! Always a pleasure to talk to him! He was a genuine great man! Treasured memories will always be with me from the years we had together at Christ Lutheran! Sorry for your loss I know he will be immensely missed! God just got a kind soul who will make him smile and maybe chuckle a bit!
Mary, Deanna and Jared,
It is so hard to find the words. If hearts could talk you would know exactly how I feel. I am so very sorry for your loss. Dean was a kind, soft spoken, generous, wise great friend to my dad and brother and so many more people. I remember him well from church, always a smile and hello how are you. He will surely be missed by many. God Bless you all during this time and always.
Jayne
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .🙏God Bless, Charlie and Nancy Keller
Dean was a good person and will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with the family and all who loved him. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend, but please know my thoughts are with you all. I know Dean is with his family in heaven.
So sorry to hear of Dean's passing He was a great guy full of fun and great stories. So glad we got to know him weather chatting or playing cards.
He will be missed
Mary,Deanna, & Jared and family
We are so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. He was a great uncle & always enjoyed spending time with him. He will definitely be missed by many! Here for you if you need anything.
Paul & Laura Erdmann