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Dean A. Engebretson

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Birth	:	15 Oct 1926 Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	15 May 2021 Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Garretson, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.7144012, -96.4899979
Description	:	Dean A. Engebretson, age 94, of Garretson, died on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Palisade Healthcare in Garretson. Funeral services began at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church, Garretson. Interment was in the church cemetery. Visitation was from 4:30-6:30 PM on Tuesday, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson. The service was live-streamed on Dean's obituary page at www.minnehahafuneralhome.com. Dean was born on October 15, 1926 at the DuVall Hospital in Garretson to Ralph H. and Alice (Arneson) Engebretson. Growing up on the family farm along the Split Rock River, he attended... Read More	Dean A. Engebretson, age 94, of Garretson, died on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Palisade Healthcare in Garretson. Funeral services began at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church, Garretson. Interment was in the church cemetery. Visitation was from 4:30-6:30 PM on Tuesday, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson. The service was live-streamed on Dean's obituary page at www.minnehahafuneralhome.com. Dean was born on October 15, 1926 at the DuVall Hospital in Garretson to Ralph H. and Alice (Arneson) Engebretson. Growing up on the family farm along the Split Rock River, he attended the one room school house that sat at the edge of the farm for his first 8 years. As the only student in his grade, Dean was proud to be the top of his class for those 8 years. After that, he headed into town and graduated from Garretson High School in 1944. On January 11, 1945, he entered active service with the United States Army and served in World War II with the Occupation Army in Korea. Dean was honorably discharged on December 5, 1946. He returned to Garretson and on October 12, 1952, married Joan Amundson at First Lutheran Church in Colton. Dean worked as a fuel truck driver with Minnehaha Coop Oil for over thirty years. He retired in 1989. He also took great pride in having driven bus for the Garretson School system for over 50 years. Dean was a strong believer in community service. He was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, 75-year member and past Post Commander of the Garretson American Legion, and member of the 40&8. He was also active in the Garretson Commercial Club, member of the Garretson Fire Department, and served as the Mayor of Garretson. Dean is survived by his wife, Joan, Garretson; children: Deanna Hentges, Garretson; Karen (John) Jewell, Glenwood Springs, CO; Steven (Michele) Engebretson, Ashburn, VA; Laura (Craig) Nussbaum, Garretson; Kevin (Anne) Engebretson, Polson, MT; David Engebretson, Polson, MT; Sandra (Mark) Williamson, Garretson; Mary (Todd) Tilberg, Garretson; 17 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and two on the way; brothers, John Engebretson, Dallas, TX, and Donald Engebretson, Prior Lake, MN; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ruby Phillips; several in-laws; and great grandchildren, Bryar and Tori.

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Dean A. Engebretson's memorial is located at: Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Garretson, Minnehaha County, USA.
When did Dean A. Engebretson death?
Dean A. Engebretson death on 15 May 2021 in Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.7144012
Longitude: -96.4899979

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Parent

Ralph Hove Engebretson

(1905 - 1992)

Alice Amelia Arneson Engebretson

(1905 - 1967)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Garretson, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7144012, -96.4899979

2. Saint Rose Cemetery
Garretson, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7202988, -96.4899979

3. Summit Hill Cemetery
Garretson, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7066994, -96.5317001

4. Sherman Cemetery
Sherman, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7475014, -96.4897003

5. West Palisade Cemetery
Beaver Creek, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6608009, -96.4503021

6. Highland Cemetery
Sherman, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7764015, -96.5250015

7. East Palisades Cemetery
Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6606100, -96.4309500

8. Norway Lutheran Cemetery
Garretson, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7313995, -96.5903015

9. Rosendahl Cemetery
Sherman, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7900009, -96.4728012

10. Springwater Cemetery
Beaver Creek, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7181800, -96.3818900

11. Split Rock Lutheran Church Cemetery
Garretson, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6460500, -96.5519000

12. Palisade Prairie Cemetery
Luverne, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6597900, -96.4047800

13. Old Highland Cemetery
Garretson, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8072630, -96.4977260

14. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Garretson, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7318200, -96.6297480

15. North Highland Cemetery
Sherman, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8201770, -96.5135190

16. Swedona Covenant Cemetery
Brandon, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6394100, -96.6311500

17. Beaver Valley Lutheran Cemetery
Valley Springs, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5871680, -96.5324020

18. Logan Reformed Cemetery
Dell Rapids, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8252983, -96.5905991

19. Beaver Valley Cemetery
Beaver Creek, Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6133003, -96.3705978

20. Pleasant View Cemetery
Valley Springs, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5752983, -96.4606018

21. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Jasper, Pipestone County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8502998, -96.4385986

22. Brandon Cemetery
Brandon, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5877991, -96.5919037

23. Rose Dell Township Cemetery
Rock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7898090, -96.3124180

24. East Nidaros Lutheran Cemetery
Baltic, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7321500, -96.6994100