Iver M. Oien

Iver M. Oien, age 87, of Baltic, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Baltic Lutheran Church. Interment will follow the funeral at the East Nidaros Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:30-7:00 PM Monday, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Baltic. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Baltic Lutheran Church or Dells Nursing and Rehab Center.

Iver was born on August 7, 1938, to Oscar and Alice (Brobjorg) Oien. He grew up on a farm near Baltic. He was baptized and confirmed at Baltic Lutheran Church and graduated from Baltic High School. On August 25, 1962, Iver married Judith VanVooren at St. Mary Catholic Church in Dell Rapids. After their marriage, they made their home in Baltic. He worked for local farmers until starting his career with the Baltic Farmers Elevator. He retired in 1985.

After retirement, Iver kept busy with woodworking, tinkering, and yard work. He loved collecting antiques, trinkets, and organizing and re-organizing his garage and yard. He also enjoyed visiting with friends and family, especially his grandkids, and playing solitaire. Iver loved Baltic, and during his time at Dells Nursing and Rehab he remarked several times he couldn’t wait to get back home, as he was a lifelong Baltic resident.

Iver is survived by his children: Beth (Wayne) Hanson, Wentworth, Wendy (Steve) Hartman, Colton, and Mitchell (Karla) Oien, Dell Rapids; son-in-law, Mark Flaskey, Trent; grandchildren, Ryan (Annie) Hanson, Jill Hanson, Cody (Kelsey) Hartman, Cassie Hartman, Tyler Baatz, Tate Flaskey, Lake (Faith) Oien, Cauy (McKayla) Oien, and Paige (Parker) Eldeen; great grandchildren: Hyde Hanson, Laney Hanson, Dash Hanson, Riggen Hartman, Rowdy Hartman, Cash Oien, and Copelan Oien; sisters, Ardis Warwick, Sioux Falls, and Janice Wehde, Floresville, Texas; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Alice, step-father, Henry Solbak; spouse, Judie Oien; son, Steven Oien; daughter, Carrie Flaskey; sisters, Nita Heinemann and Maxine Iverson, and brother, Ordell Oien.