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Dick Mortenson Obituary
Dick Mortenson age 73 of Sioux Falls, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017. Family will greet friends from 3:00-5:00 pm Sunday, March 26, at Miller South Funeral Chapel 7400 S. Minnesota Ave. Funeral services begin 10:30 am Monday at Miller South.
Grateful for having shared his life are his life-partner Renee Whalen, children, Jeff (Christy) Mortenson, Fordyce, NE, Tim (Rachel) Mortenson, Oelwein, IA, his siblings Gary (Diana) Mortenson, San Diego, CA, and Dave (Kathy) Erickson, of Sioux Falls; his step-children, Cami (Troy) Deelstra, Shannon Whalen (Brad), and Brit Whalen (Jeff), all of Sioux Falls; 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. www.millerfh.com
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Clifford Hammers
April 25, 2017
To Renee, your girls and their families and to Dick's sons and brothers and their families and to your extended families, I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. As many have stated, Dick was a great person and has always been my closest friend. You should all know, you and your families were always in his thoughts. Renee, when Dick stopped here in Des Moines to see Pam and I, he referred to your girls, as his girls, and loved you and them very much. His timing could not have been better, because my kids and their families were visiting that weekend also. Dick will be missed by our families also.
Sincerely yours, Cliff Hammers
Cathy Whalen
March 26, 2017
Renee , so sorrow y to hear of dicks passing. I'm sure you have lots of great memories.
Mike Kielman
March 26, 2017
To Renee and to Dick Mortenson extended family. Oh so thankful for have gotten the opportunity to take dance lessons from this kind man, and learning the proper dance etiquette that I will carry on during my lifetime. My heartfelt prayers go out to Dicks sweet and ever so kind Renee, whom always had the quick humor, and flirtatious grace, when the tension of lessons, needed to be broken with laughter...
I have so many fond memories of Dick and Renee teaching lessons in Luverne, MN, the Grain Bin, and Borrowed Bucks. Road House. Thank You for breaking down each step, for the patience, and for always taking the time to count....slow, slow, quick quick, to us men whom thought they could drink and learn how to dance with 6 plus beverages in is... With respect and kindness
Joann Javers
March 26, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Dick was a great man. Had a special talent for teaching dance and so much patience with the beginners.
Sharon Wirth
March 25, 2017
A great dance instructor to many people! I have lots of great memories!
Lisa Limmer
March 25, 2017
You have my sympathy. Nene and everyone I'll keep you in my prayers.
The girls, Caitlin and Tierra, send their sympathy and are praying..
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