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White Funeral Home Jesup – Dean Roger Lauritzen, 69 years old of Jesup, IA died Friday, June 15, 2012, at his home. He was born June 8, 1943, in Spring Grove, MN, the son of Edwin Lauritzen and Mary (Strupp) Lauritzen. On December 1, 1962, he was united in marriage to Cynthia Dee Carrier in Houston, MN. The couple moved to Jesup in 1963 upon Dean’s hiring at John Deere, where he was a welder until his retirement. Dean was a faithful Christian and was a charter member of Freedom Baptist Church in Independence, IA, serving as a deacon and treasurer over the years. He was a kind, hardworking man who could fix anything. He also liked spending his time outdoors, camping, boating, snowmobiling, and watching dirt track races. Most of all Dean was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be dearly missed. Mr. Lauritzen is survived by his wife of 49 years, Cynthia; 5 sons, Robert (Mary) Lauritzen of Ghana, Africa; Rick (Beth) Lauritzen of Campbellsville, KY; Ryan (Tammy) Lauritzen of Oelwein, IA; Ronn (Kim) Lauritzen of Jesup, IA; Reese (Sarah) Lauritzen of Waterloo, IA; 6 daughters, Deana (Shane) Thorpe of Clover, SC; Deea Lauritzen of Jesup, IA; Dana (Bryan) McCombs of Dysart, IA; Dane’e Velez of Jesup, IA; Darcy Lauritzen of Jesup, IA; and Deedra (Philip) Fisher of Campbellsville, KY; 40 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 2 brothers, Elden (Nancy) Lauritzen of Martinsville, IL; Dale (Lois) Lauritzen of Winona, MN; 2 sisters, Joyce Borchert, Manhattan, IL; and Debbie (Douglas) Hopkins of Austin, TX. Mr. Lauritzen was preceded in death by his parents and 1 son, Charles Roger Lauritzen in infancy. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. – Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at Jesup Bible Fellowship, Jesup, IA, with burial at Cedar Crest Cemetery, Jesup, IA. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 18, 2012, at the White Funeral Home, Jesup, IA, and for an hour before services Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family. |
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I am sorry to hear about your loss, Dean was an awesome man. He will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you.
Greg & Coreen Wildebour
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Dean was a wonderful man and I have many great memories of him and your family. My prayers and thoughts will be with you.
I was so stunned when I received word of Mr. Lauritzen's passing. I can only remember him as a very fun loving, family loving, man! He has raised a fine family that will miss him tremendously but the legacy he has left can live on forever. Our prayers today and through the coming months is that God will continue to hold each one of you so very close! We love you!
I am very sorry to hear of Deans passing. I worked with Dean for many years and He had the greatest work ethic, morals, and love of his family, of anyone I have ever known. He was truely a great person, and now has attained his heavenly reward. You have my deepest sympathy.
In His love
Paul Peterson
Scott, Bobbie, Chad, Derek & John Emerson
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I didn't know him really well but I do know he was a good man.
My condolences to you all.
Lisa Hoop
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dean was a great Christian. Remember when Dean,Brent & Charles sang as a Trio at First Baptist Church. What wonderful memories. He was also helpful when we had problems with our sump pump.He could really swing a hammer, and what about detasseling corn. We love and miss you all. Brent & Wanda, Casa Grande,Az.
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. We would come to the services but my only uncle, who I was especially close to, died also. His wake and funeral coincide with your dad's services. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. He was a great man who raised a great family!
Love,
Larry & Linda
I am so sad to hear of the loss of such a great man. Everytime I would see him I would ask him about the children and the grandchildren. He was so proud of all of you and his beautiful wife. He will be greatly missed!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!