Dean J. Isaksen

Dean J. Isaksen was born August 12, 1942 in Springfield, MN, son of Harry and Eleanor (Platz) Isaksen. He attended country school in North Star Township and graduated from Springfield Public High School in 1960. Dean farmed with his dad and brother. In 1964, Dean enlisted in the National Guard serving for 6 years. On November 24, 1973, Dean was united in marriage to Judy Meinert in Springfield, MN and the couple lived in North Star Township on the family farm. Dean was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Springfield and of the Springfield American Legion. He mowed lawns and trimmed shrubbery in Springfield for many years. Dean enjoyed playing "sheephead", eating popcorn, riding on golf cart around the farm, visiting with friends and spending time with family, especially his 2 grandsons Keith and Daniel. Dean died on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Prelude Homes in White Bear Lake, MN at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife Judy of Springfield; son Darren, wife Melissa, and their children Keith and Daniel of Springfield; daughter Darci of Lakeville, MN; sisters - Marlys (Bob) Vanderwerf and Maureen Kersten of Springfield, and Lynn Thieman of Colome, SD; sisters-in-law - Judi Isaksen of Springfield and Jeanne (Mike) Meinert-Fenster of Anchorage, AK; brothers-in-law - Jim (Becky) Meinert and Loren Meinert of Sleepy Eye; nephews - Terry Vanderwerf, Craig, Steve, and Vince Thieman, Chad and Ryan Meinert, and Elias Fenster; nieces - Tracee Vanderwerf, Kristen and Kendra Isaksen, Heidi Fink, and Holli Hoffman. Dean was preceded in death by his parents; brother Floyd (Ike); and brothers-in-law - Kenneth Kersten and Jim Thieman. Visitation 1 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday, July 13, 2017 Zion Lutheran Church 122 W. Central St Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Visitation 2 9:30 am - 10:30 am Friday, July 14, 2017 Zion Lutheran Church 122 W. Central St Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Service Information 10:30 am Friday, July 14, 2017 Zion Lutheran Church-Springfield 122 W. Central St Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Burial Zion Lutheran Cemetery Address not given Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087