George Robert Dettmann, 94, passed away Friday July 5that the Owatonna Hospital in Owatonna MN. George was born in New Richmond WI on January 29th, 1930 & was baptized in the Lutheran faith. He graduated from Glenwood City HS in 1948 & began working for the railroad after turning down a contract to play baseball for the New York Yankees. He married his first wife Virginia Meyer on June 15th1951. With this union, they had 3 sons, Robert, Ron, Randy and an infant daughter Marie who died in childbirth. Virginia later died due to kidney disease on June 16th 1959.
On September 12th 1960, George married for the 2nd time to Faye Richard. Faye currently had 2 children, Becky and Dennis. They moved to Cottonwood MN where they had 2 additional children, Roberta and Roger. The family then moved to Minneota Mn, later Lemond then finally the Geneva/Ellendale area. George enjoyed fishing, playing cards, dancing, bowling, camping, visiting the local pubs, and loved a good time with people. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grand-children and great grand-children. People may be surprised to know that he was also a born again Christian which happened late in his life.
He helped every year with the Geneva Game feed and also helped raising money for cancer. George was the last of his family members in Wisconsin to pass. George passed away peacefully & had frequent visits from his children, along with his close friend Roger Shaunce. He will be missed by many. His hearty laugh and jokes were witnessed by anyone who knew him. George decided to donate his remains to the Mayo Clinic Body Donation program in Rochester MN.
George is survived by his sons Robert (Joyce) Dettmann, Ron, Randy (Theresa), Roger, Daughter Roberta (David Vesely) and daughter Becky Quaintance, 14 Grandchildren and 24 Great grandchildren. George was preceded in death by his beloved wife Faye, son Dennis, his parents George & Louise Dettmann, his daughter Marie, 2 brothers Raymond & Rueben & 2 sisters. Leonora & Ella (Bill Ohman).
Friends may greet the family 1 hour & 30 minutes prior to the Memorial Service at Vibrant Life Church in Ellendale MN. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday July 24th at 1:00pm at the church with the Pastor Todd Lundgren officiating.