Dean Royal Rask

Dean Royal Rask obituary, Crystal, MN

Dean Royal Rask

Dean Rask Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Robbinsdale on Jun. 9, 2025.

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Dean Rask, age 81, of Mpls., passed away on June 5, 2025. Preceded in death by parents Roy and Frances Mae Rask. Dean was an engineer for Honeywell for over 30 years. Dean loved to ride his bike with his wife, canoe in the Boundary Water with his family, walk the family dogs and tinker to fix anything around the house. Dean was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Ricky; daughters Sara (Jeff) Pralle and Rebecca Rask; grandchildren Tiffany Carlson, Simone Rask, Jordan Bankhead and Sam Pralle; great grandson Austin; brother Rodney (Lynn) Rask.
Visitation will be on Friday, June 13th from 2-3PM at Washburn-McReavy, Robbinsdale Chapel, 4239 W Broadway.

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