Dean C. Dimmen
April 2, 1962 ~ December 26, 2014
Age 52 of Lindstrom Loving Son, Father, Grandfather Passed away on December 26, 2014 due to an automobile accident. Preceded in death by grandparents, Carl (Lulu) Mosbeck. Survived by children, Tianna Tagg, Heather (Nick) Erickson, Mariah Dimmen; parents, Gerald and Louann Dimmen; grandchildren, Tyler Dimmen, Marek Erickson, Landon Erickson; sister Darcee Dimmen; special friends, Rachel Michael, Rick Colburn; many other relatives and friends. Dean certainly lived life to the fullest; everyone who knew him would attest to that. All who knew him truly loved him. He was there at the drop of a hat for anybody at any time. People could always count on him for help or companionship. He will be greatly missed by so very, very many people. Visitation 5-8 PM on Tuesday December 30th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 SW Centennial Drive SW, Forest Lake. Funeral service 11 AM Wednesday December 31st at Elim Lutheran Church, 20971 Olinda Trail, Scandia, with visitation one hour prior to service. Memorials preferred to the family.
Louann, Gerry, Darcee, So very sad and very sorry about Dean. I could hardly believe what I was hearing. We had a lot of good times on the farm at Uncle Carl and Aunt Lulu’s. I remember that Dean had an old Honda 90 and I wanted to ride it in the worst way, so, he taught me to ride it. I was a happy lad. It was never a dull moment when Dean came to visit. I always looked forward to seeing him in the summertime. We reconnected at the family reunions as if no time had passed. We even shared the same passion for cars and drag racing. We spoke on the phone about a year ago for an hour or so and had agreed that we needed to get together for a weekend. It’s very sad that we did not get the chance. Dean will be very much missed. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
-Ray
Dean is in my prayers. He was a very kind man. May God rest his soul.
We only knew Dean a little, but we are best friends with his parents, Jerry and Luann. I’ve read through all these tributes. Wow! I know being a decent, caring, kind, generous person isn’t something one is born with. Jerry and Luann, you guys did a great job raising Dean to be the person he was, the person all these beautiful tributes talk about. Dean was surrounded by people who loved God and Jesus. That has to warm your poor sad hearts at this time. Dean has the respect of many many people. Larry and I love you both a lot. Always there 24/7. You’re kept in our prayers. Love Larry and JoDee
We first met Dean over 20 years ago, he did our floors, and have been friends since, even though we didn’t see each other much, we knew he was there. Such a Great guy, I am so saddened to hear this news. My heart goes out to his family, such a great loss, I am so sorry. Love you Dean, you will not be forgotten.
Barb Knudson
Never going to let u go, i will meet u on the other side.
I first met Dean over 20 years ago. He welded up my first 57 chevy convertible for me. He is one of those very likable guys and we have had many car deals over the years. His 55 chevy convertible he has, started out as a total basket case that he got from me. As I remember I took an 8 ‘ sheetmeteal brake in on trade on it. it was always good to hear from him wether it was several times a year or every other year. It was always an hour long conversation or so to catch up on things. As “Anne of Green Gables” would say,Dean was one of those Kindred Spirits! He always left you with a good feeling about being around him and he had a genuine sense of caring for people. My heart sinks to know how this accident could have happened to one of the better drivers out there. I will miss him. It is a sobering reminder to me of the importance of keeping your relationship right with the Lord no matter what stage of life your in. Dean, my heart goes out to your family and freinds. It will leave quite a void for every one without you. Sincerely Dan Wilken
We met Dean while he did our floors years ago, only to have him wander to the garage where my husband was working on his 56 Chevy. Need I say more? It was always a pleasure to see his smiling face and it is a very sad shame that his life ended so abruptly. We are very sorry for your loss and hope that God guides you in your grief.
To one of my dearest friends. I will always remember that crazy smile, your kind words, and the nice conversations we had. My heart will now have a hole in it. I pray that God has you in his wonderful home.
Dear Luanne and Gerry, I am so sorry for your loss.
Our house is already sounding so quiet without your many phone calls that we receive from you on any given day of the week. The funniest phone call that we received from Dean was just a few weeks ago. He called or home phone to leave John a message about a job that they are doing and it was a frustrating job. so Dean proceeded to leave his message and he said a bad word and remembered after he said it that he was on the home phone where I and our boys (18 & 16) could hear it. Dean started apologizing on the message machine. He hung up and tried to get a hold of John on his phone right away to go home and erase the message before we would hear it. We all had to listen to it and laughed on how he tried so hard to back track on his word choices. Believe me we have all heard bad words before so it wasn’t offensive to any of us here. This just showed how respectful he was.
Doing business with you for over 20 years was a great ride, and our friendship even longer. It will be VERY hard
to replace you. We will also miss all your stories.
We love you Dean.
My heartfelt prayers go out to Dean’s family. Even though I didn’t know most of you I have known Dean for close to 30 years. We actually attended the same high school but I didn’t meet him until after we graduated. I met Dean when he painted my 1957 Chevrolet back in 1985. That car still has the same paint Dean applied all those years ago and it still looks good; a true testament to Dean’s paint and bodywork abilities. Dean was the consummate car guy and speed junkie. I always had a good laugh when he would tell me what he was doing to his engines just to make his machines go faster and faster! He always had time to discuss my latest project and he always was willing to help me whenever I needed a nudge to keep my projects moving. I will miss you Dean you were the best.
Dean you are a best friend and a brother to me. I never had to ask you for help because before I could ask ,you had already offered. I am honored that you considered me a lifelong friend. you were someone who gave and never asked for anything in return. you are a great man and will be greatly missed. all I can really say is we love you man!! my thoughts and prayers go out to all of Deans family and friends for this may be one of the hardest things we will ever have to do is to say goodbye to DEAN
Zach & I are shattered by Dean’s death. Dean took us into his family 16 years ago. My aunt Lisa & Uncle Gene set Dean and my mom up. The real love affair was Dean and Zach. Zach idolized Dean, he was everything fun and cool and exciting. And my mom, she was over the moon for him of course because she was finding out what we all know about Dean; he’s the most generous guy you’ll ever meet. The fun times we had together are simply too many to count but, we sure have tried over the past few days. The thing that I just cannot accept is that he’s not here for me to say “thanks Dean” one last time. I see signs of him everywhere already. I pray that it’s not just my imagination but that he’s really with me. So long Dean. I have no doubt that you have brought the fun to heaven. Love you.
Dean was one of my best and loyal friends. We met each other ” way back ” in high school. There is so many memories that we had together since then . This time is so sad for all of us. I feel so bad for Lou Ann and Jerry. You two have been so nice to me just as Dean was. Dean had helped me with so many projects in the past. Whenever you need something , if he didn’t have it , he always knew ” this one guy ” that had what you needed. He was always there with comforting words and help with whatever was going on. I will sure miss all of the times we just hung out and talked about all the things going on in each of our lifes. He was always there to greet you with a smile. Dean has touched so many people with all of his help and words of encouragement. We will all miss him so much. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I myself will sure miss the time spent with him , his phone calls and I will miss Dean.
Dean would call here to talk to John.
He’d say “Hi Cheri, this is Dean”—like I wouldn’t recognize his voice after all these years!
I will miss those calls…and I will miss Dean.
Dean was one of my great friends, a person I trusted completely. He kept me and all his friends going with his upbeat and positive attitude toward life. I sold Dean his first orange 55 Chevy gasser when he was 16. From that time until now we did many deals together. He was the ultimate car-guy and will be tremendously missed.
” Go rest high on that mountain,son your work on earth is done. Go to Heaven a shoutin,praise to the Father and his Son.” We were together for many great years. Thank you for that and for being a father to Mariah. My heart breaks for Dean’s parents, daughters, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also to the many,many friends who have been so cherished. God Bless you Dean
My thoughts and prayers are with the Dimmen family. Dean was always willing to help anyone who ever needed it, always greeted everyone with a smile and a hug. He will be greatly missed.
Luanne and Jerry,
We are so sorry for your loss!!
Dean will be greatly missed, he is such a great guy and was fun to be around.
He did nice things for many people!!
Dean you are in our prayers.
My heart goes out to the Dimmen family. Ive known and respected Dean for 20 years. He was one of the most genuine individuals I had ever known. You will be very missed my friend.
Thoughts and prayers to the dimmen family, I would have to say dean was one of the biggest influences on me for old cars other then my dad. When I was 14 dean stopped by one day and asked if I was interested in a project, growing up watching my dad work in the shop I said yes. It was like a 3 year project dean taught me and showed me the journeys of wet sanding. Dean was the most helpful guy when you needed some odd ball part he always had a connection on getting that. I will miss the days of the vet coming down Olinda you always new what that sound was. He was a great friend and a big influence on my life with the classic cars. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Dean was my client and a dear friend for 16+ years. In that time we shared a lot of conversations, woes & joys, successes & failures, business strategies, and everything under the sun. He taught my sons how to change their own brakes and put a stereo in their car. He fixed my car after hitting a deer; loaned me his extensive array of tools and helped me weld my numerous art projects. Growing up on a farm, I was in awe of his shop and the his tools for every job. He was always willing to lend a hand. If we needed a plumber, electrician, carpenter, contractor, dog trainer, house cleaner, tickets to a concert, trucker – you name it – he was the man to go to. Said he was, “dialed in”. Joked about that lots of times.
We had a rescue dog that had been badly abused and didn’t like many people, but she loved Dean. When he came to the office, she knew. She’d wait by the door and “ask” to come in and say hi.
Two years ago we had to put our beloved dog down. It was a hard decision. I told her to somehow let me know she was ok and had “reached the other side”. She died on a Saturday. Dean came his usual time on Thursday. I never said a word about the dog afraid I’d break down. Half way through the massage, lying face down on the table, Dean said,”Well hi there doggie!” He put his hand out to touch her but nothing was there. Confused and a little embarrassed, he started to apologize, said he saw my dog, she had stuck her head under the table to say hi to him as she frequently did.
Not wanting him to think he was hallucinating, I broke down and told him our dog had died and I had asked her to let me know she was ok. I was so grateful to Dean and thought it so appropriate she chose him to let me know. We laughed about it many times. I teased him about his being “dialed in” not only on this side, but the other side as well.
For all of you who knew Dean, we all know he’s got “connections” at the Pearly Gates and all of those who have passed before him were waiting and are now whooping it up. All we have to do is look for the brightest star in the sky and know it’s him. I will miss him deeply. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends for your loss.
Luanne, Jerry, and Darcy, I’m so sorry to hear about Dean. I don’t have any words in such circumstances so I’m sending my thoughts and prayers your way. The Mosbeck family is a very large one so know that there are a lot of us thinking of you and praying for you and your/our family right now.
Louann and Jerry, I am so sorry for your loss ! Dean was an AMAZEING man and will be missed forever. He had a huge heart, and would do anything for anyone, we are all better people for knowing him and haveing him in our lives ! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. All our Love
I’m so sorry Louann and Jerry, I wish there were something I could say or do. Love from us all here in Houston.
Dear Louann and Jerry and family~
I have such fond memories of Dean coming to stay with Grandma and Grandpa Mosbeck when he was little. He brightened many a day with his smile. I have so enjoyed reconnecting at family reunions. He will be missed by many. “Sometimes there are no words….only thoughtful silences that speak softly of caring”. We care. Sending hugs, prayers and much love to you~
Dean was such a great guy who felt like a part of our family. He was always with a smile on his face and ready for a good laugh. He and my Dad throughout their 30 year friendship, had many crazy antics and they both had a love of all things machinery. I have many great memories of all those years growing up. He will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Dimmen family during this heart breaking time. No words can ease your pain. One of my many fond memories of Dean were when he bought his first family boat. He invited Linda down to our dock for a family cruise. Linda was thinking a pontoon, instead she found a jet boat with a 454 Chevy with open headers. I guess there was a different perspective of a family boat.
Uncle Dean, you left us too soon! You promised us a ride in the orange car. We will miss your smile and our lake play dates. Brady and Blake