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Elroy Dehrer Obituary

Dehrer, Elroy 'Jim' - Age 79 Of Inver Grove Heights Passed away peacefully on April 2 at home after a lengthy illness. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Ethel; daughters, Linda (Bill) Trenter and Mary Jane Dehrer; 5 grandchildren, Jeremy (Krissy) Trenter, David (Katie) Trenter, Trisha (Brian) Klotz, Heather McCarthy, and Thomas McCarthy, Jr.; 4 great-grandchildren, Alex, Mandy, Ian, and Sylvia; sister, Mildred (Mark) DeWolf; and many friends and relatives. Preceded in death by parents, Casper and Marie Dehrer and sister, Marie Lofquist. Memorial Service Tues., April 5, 11 AM at Concordia Lutheran Church, 255 W. Douglas (5th & Douglas), So. St. Paul (651) 451-0309. Gathering of family and friends 1 hour before service. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Apr. 4, 2005.

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Candy Ruport

April 25, 2005

Ethel, Mary Jane & family,



I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. I was out of town and did not find out until now.



I know how hard it is to lose someone you love. Hang in there. My thoughts and prayers are with you.



Love....Candy

Susan (Pirkl) Wethern

April 9, 2005

Mary Jane and family,

My sympathy and prayers to you and your family. May God bless you.

Julie Pelton (Nelson)

April 5, 2005

MaryJane & Family,

I was sorry to her about your Dad. He is in a much better place now and just remember that he is still looking out for you.

God Bless

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