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1958
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2023
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Dennis Roden Obituary
He was born on September 21, 1958 to Erwin and Loretta (Hickler) Roden in Monticello, MN. He resided in Albertville, MN until he graduated from St. Michael-Albertville High School in 1977 and joined the United States Navy, becoming an Aviation Mechanic and serving his country. After honorable discharge from the Navy, he returned to Albertville and met his wife, Marita. Dennis worked in the commercial glass industry his entire career. He dedicated 15 years of his life to the St. Michael Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter, where he served his community.
Now reunited with his father Erwin Roden, nephew Steven Flanagan, and best friend Terry Schultz.
Lovingly survived by his daughters, Erin (Fedell) Zarzar, Emily Roden, Kirstin Roden and Kayla (Shane) Brown; former spouse and life partner, Marita Flanagan; mother, Loretta Roden; mother-in-law, Karlene Ullrich; beloved grandchildren, Levi Roden-Gossett, Elliot Brown, and Cooper Brown; siblings, Michael (Carol) Roden, Geraldine (James) Lewis, Beverly (Leonard) Bengston, Mary Jo Yeager, Joseph (Carole) Roden, and Marcia (Roland) Lindenfelser; brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael (Paula) Flanagan, Jeffery (Barbara) Flanagan, John (Kaye) Flanagan, Marcia (Randy) Borell and Shawn (Tiffany) Flanagan; God children, Tobias Roden, Courtney Flanagan, Cole Lewis, and Katherine Maguire; many nieces and nephews.
Visitation held from 2-4 P.M. with a Celebration of Life on Saturday, April 22 at 4:00 P.M. at The Peterson Funeral Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home (300 Main St. N., St. Michael, MN 55376). Food and refreshments served after the Celebration of Life. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.
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Deb (Wacker) Clover
April 19, 2023
So sorry to hear about Dennis, my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Peterson Chapel – St. Michael300 Main Street North P.O. Box 397, Saint Michael, MN 55376
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22
Celebration of Life
4:00 p.m.
Peterson Chapel – St. Michael300 Main Street North P.O. Box 397, Saint Michael, MN 55376
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