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Dean DOWDLE

Dean A. DOWDLE

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Kok Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Cottage Grove

7676 80th Street South

Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Dean DOWDLE Obituary

Age 49 Of Cottage Grove Passed away on April 26, 2020 in his home. He is survived by his brother, Craig (Emily); sisters, Dawn and Judie (Mike Whichello); and many nieces and nephews. Dean is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Liane. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in honor of Dean.


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Published by Pioneer Press on May 3, 2020.

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Scott Ingram

December 25, 2020

Well I just wanted to say , Dean was the first friend I had when we moved to Minnesota. I will never forget shooting star wars figurines with marbles fired crossed the basement with a slingshot. Also all of the snowball fights in the cul-de-sac. Judy , Dawn, and Craig I am very sorry for yalls loss. I will always remember the fun winters we all had!!!!! [email protected]

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