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BORN
1939
DIED
2018
FUNERAL HOME
628 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, New York
Charles Dehn Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Dehn
Nancy (Smith) Robinson
January 7, 2019
I really Miss Dude !!! I grew up around the corner and knew him my entire life. I saw him on a regular basis, either in the shop or out and about. Funny, Funny, guy !!! We always exchanged stories and he kept me up to date on what was going on. I just can't believe it yet !!!
My condolences to Kathy and the kids.
GOD Bess
Terry and Mike Kinstrey
December 26, 2018
We will always remember Dude from the Spa Mr and Mrs bowling league. We are sad to hear of his passing. He had a big heart.
Frank Mihalek
December 22, 2018
So very sorry to hear that Dude has passed. I remember so many times at the store he was always the best. Always took time to visit with you and talk. Dude was the best and I was so glad to have him honored with the Good Scout Award. May he RIP!
Phonsey Lambert
December 21, 2018
Dude was a great guy and will be missed by all....RIP my friend
Mary-Ellen Callahan
December 20, 2018
To Kathy, Teri, Lori, Robyn and all, I am very sorry for your loss. This lovely obituary is a nice tribute. Dude was a very hardworking, family man. An upright business man. Someone with no falsehoods. My father shared many stories with us of fun times with his cousins in Saratoga; I know they are together once more, and I hope that you all find comfort in a belief that one day we will be with them again.
Paul Kenyon
December 18, 2018
Very sorry to learn of Dudes passing. I have lots of memories of Dude and our friends growing up thru No. 2 school and SHS [ lake ave. ] Glad to have known him and his family.
Jill McMahon
December 18, 2018
Like Margaret Hurley I played softball for Dude in the good old days. My condolences to the Dehn Family.
Barbara Mac farland
December 18, 2018
So sorry to hear of Dudes passing..went to number 2 school with him, our girls played softball at the same time, we bowled Sunday night in the mixed doubles....he was great, I was not, we did the hi-lows as partners and made out well...talked several times about trees and also endless orders of flowers over the years and enjoyed doing school reunions with him...he will be missed. Sincerely, barbara and joe mac farland
December 18, 2018
So saddened to hear of his passing. My family knew him for many years, through church and softball. Keeping you in our prayers. Anne-Marie and Michael Pratt and Helena Sakowski
Kimberly and Jorge Leon
December 17, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are all in our thoughts.
Nicole Brundige (Snyder)
December 17, 2018
Very sad & sorry to hear the loss of Dude. I have countless memories with him and the family that I am forever grateful for! If anyone needs absolutely anything PLEASE don't hesitate to ask. Sending lots of love and prayers.
December 17, 2018
Was a great person Delivered flowers for him for many years.Richard Longo S.R.
Sue Arpei
December 17, 2018
Kathy and family,
So sorry to hear of Dudes passing. I have fond memories of him and his sense of humor during the many summers of softball! May he rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sue Arpei
Eileen & Frank Coppola Jr.
December 17, 2018
To the entire Dehn family.....
It was a honor to know such a great man! He always took the time to say hello and to ask about work and family...and was truly sincere! He loved that I work at Allerdice, and would always like to talk "shop" when we saw each other! He will sorely be missed!! God Bless you, Dude!
Jan & Pete Henningson
December 17, 2018
There never is words to relate the many happy times over the years. The many years of bowling, the many pizza nights. The many flower orders. Pete and I are so so sorry for your loss. Kathy, Robin, Terrie, Lorie, please hug each other often. The pain will soften. Prayers for you that God will keep you in His arms.
December 17, 2018
We are sorry to hear this sad news.
Condolences to the family, we are so very sorry for your tremendous loss.
The Clark Family
Michael, Patti, Melissa, Kerri, and James
Rob Wheelock
December 17, 2018
It's with a heavy heart that I write this today. I enjoyed working with this man for the good part of 15 years as he and his trusted crew would supply me and my team the beautiful flowers that made our city shine every summer. Whether it was a hanging basket, mixed begonia flats or tulip bulbs, Dude was always there to share his opinion with me. Dude was a straight shooter when it came to his flowers. Whether it was good or bad, I respected his words and I think that will be what I will miss the most. Beautifying the city will continue for many summers to come, but without his presence it won't shine as much. I'll miss you my friend. God Bless you and your family as you rest in peace.
Chris and Kristine
December 17, 2018
Kathy, Lori and Family,
Dude was such a special man with a big personality and huge heart. We always enjoyed our visits at Camp and our conversations with Dude - he always made us laugh! A forever memory of him - sitting in his chair at camp welcoming family and friends (new and old) and making everyone feel like family. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your family and having the opportunity to know him. He will be missed.
John Mullen
December 17, 2018
My best to the family during this difficult time was a privilege to know your father rip dude dean
Margaret-Gailor Hunter
December 16, 2018
When I was a young girl I would go to Dehns and fill water pics with terry. We lived next door to dude and Kathy for along time. I am so sorry for your loss.My love and prayers go out to the whole family. Dude will truly be missed
Jane Joshu
December 16, 2018
I am so sorry for the loss of this kind and generous man. As the mother or Corbin Joshu and mother in law to Kira he only had the pleasure of meeting him twice but those two time he welcomed me as family and friend. His laughter and sense of humor will be sadly missed.
David Barnes
December 16, 2018
My deepest sympathies, sorry I can't be there to express my sorrow in person.
Jeep Cummings
December 16, 2018
Dude Dehn,one of the good guys RIP
Barbara Oliver
December 16, 2018
Kathy and family I am so sorry to hear of Dude's passing, He was such a sweet man and I loved the way you both took so good care of Gibby. My love and prayers are with you and the girls.
Mike Lynett USN (Ret)
December 16, 2018
John, please convey my condolences to your wife and the rest of the family on Dudes passing. Dude lived on the west side and went to Saratoga High, I lived on the east side and went to St. Peters but back in the 50s every one knew each other no matter what side of the tracks you lived on. Fair winds and following seas my friend - Rest in Peace.
December 16, 2018
Dude's nickname was originally Springie...his Mom called him that because every time she went to change him " the spring let loose" Dude was the Quarterback on the SHS Western B Championship Team 1957-58.He was probably in the top 5 of SHS leading passers ever He hated to get hit so he would let it fly...I caught several for TDs..Thanks for the memories pal. Your 5th Birthday was the first one I ever attended. look homeward Angel,You wete my first "buddy"....love Dickie Roods
Charles Mead
December 16, 2018
I went to Saratoga High with Dude. I fondly remember his presence in the school and on the football field. He was a great quarterback and highly respected by his team mates. I am sorry to hear of his passing. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Joan Piscitelli
December 16, 2018
Kathy,Terri,Lori,Robin,
So,so sorry about the passing of Dude/Dad. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Joan Scranton-Piscitelli
I will be in touch.
Rod/Lynn Eddy
December 16, 2018
To Kathy and the whole family, Our most heartfelt love, prayers and sympathy to all. Rod and I will hold Dude and all the wonderful times spent with him close to our hearts forever. We both loved him and enjoyed exchanging laughs at the house, camp and restaurant gatherings. I hope he is relaxing in that folding lawn chair that he made me retrieve from the river. We will miss him immensely. Rest in peace dear friend. You were so loved.
December 16, 2018
Dearest Kathleen and family,
So many people in Dude's enormous world, are beyond heartbroken over his loss, and our love, respect and love for him, go out to every member of your beautiful family. You two were, and shall always be, one of God's beautiful couples!
I moved to the West side over 25 years ago, and each and every morning around 5:15 AM, Dude was virtually, one of the first three human beings I would encounter, either on Beekman, or the Stewart's shop, as he was after his papers. We had so many wonderful conversations about our respective families, the world, varied interests, and through it all, he was always eye-to-eye with his honesty & twinkle, such pride in the family business, and as you all know, he had a great wit, which at times consisted of Don Rickles or Lenny Briscoe. I can't describe the feeling and warmth I feel each morning, as Dude's aura is all over this region. He was and will always be, "Saratoga Personified", and it will be my great honor to carry him inside my heart for the rest of my days.
May God bless and comfort you all,
Kenny Wilkins
Saratoga Springs
Dave Howard
December 16, 2018
Kathy, Terri, Lori
Please accept my sincere condolences.
December 16, 2018
Fond memories of the smell of Dehn's Flowers when walking down to the West side rec to play ball. Dude was always there tending to the flowers. Dude will be missed. Another era ends.
John Brophy
John Keene
December 16, 2018
Terri, sorry for your loss to all in your family
Margaret Hurley
December 16, 2018
What a great man, I dearly remember his kindness and sense of humor....most of all I remember him from those softball days! Those were the best days of my life, of which I will dearly recall forever. I,thank Dude for being part of that. Rest In Peace Dude. My thought and prayers go out to all of his family and friends.
jerry & becky hilliker
December 16, 2018
We are sorry to hear of the passing of a great friend and man. My wife Becky & I consider ourselves lucky to have know dude for the past 25 years. From just A morning hello at Stewarts to dealing with Dude over my 25 years at ATC, to my wife Becky taking care of his mom & baking cookies for Dude . You are a special man always with a kind word, we send our love & prayers to his family.
Kareen LaBuzzetta
December 16, 2018
Kathy and family, I am deeply saddened by Dudes passing. So many memories came to me of all the great times throughout the years that we had shared. God Bless all of you and may he Rest In Peace. Kareen
Laura and John Bolognino
December 15, 2018
The Roma Family were so very saddened to hear about the passing of our wonderful friend Dude. We will miss his almost every morning Roma visits along with his great sense of humor. One morning he came in to Romas and I told him I had a dream about him and he looked at me like I had two heads........no it wasnt that kind of dream, so we all laughed !!!! He did have a worried look on his face though. We wish our best to all the family and our condolences. WE WILL MISS YOU DUDE.........REST IN PEACE !!! Love the Roma Gang
Tony Licata
December 15, 2018
what a sad day Dude was one of of kind -God Bless
Lou Muller
December 15, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. To Kathy I remember the good times with you, Dude, Sue and I had bowling in the Mr and Mrs League going to banquets and Barney's pizza place. It was good times that I have never forgotten. He was a good friend.
December 15, 2018
We were so sorry to hear of Dudes passing,
I had met him a few times at the wholesalers
May he Rest In Peace!!
Jeff White @ Holland Flower Shop.in Albany
Bob and Sandy Gailor
December 15, 2018
Kathy and family,
Sandy and I are so saddened by hearing Dude passed. He was a super guy and a good friend. We loved kidding about bowling and such. Prayers for all. God Bless him.
Richard P. Miglucci
December 15, 2018
I have had the distinct privilege of having known Dude most of my life; growing up in the Elm Street neighborhood just a couple blocks from Dehns' florist shop, having worked with him as I was employed for almost 17 years with The Adirondack Trust Bank, and just seeing and speaking with him over these many years. A true, honest and friendly man whose life achievements speak well of him and how he treated his fellow man. I am sure he will receive many praises and accolades from a multitude of people within the Saratoga community, but I especially will never forget every kindness he has shown me over the many years we have known each other. May you rest in peace with the angels for all eternity and may all your survivors remember your passion and compassion for your fellow man and replace the tears they may shed now. A life well lived - a man very much loved!
Frank Fodera
December 15, 2018
To a GREAT friend. You will be missed at the 1/4 pole during the race meet at SARATOGA.
You are ALWAYS a GREAT friend.BIG HUG & LOVE YOU...Your friend ALWAYS..FRANKIE
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