Dean Aaron Boettcher, 73, of Isanti passed away on January 29, 2017, after a brief battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, February, 4, 2017, at North Isanti Baptist Church in Cambridge at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior.
Dean was born and raised on the family dairy farm to Aaron & Ethel (Maaske) Boettcher on August 17, 1943, and lived in Isanti his entire life (within a four-mile radius of the family farm). He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Weber. He went to school at Pershing #53 until 7th grade, then Cambridge High School graduating in 1961. Dean worked construction for several years then married Sharon Kjellberg and raised four children. He worked at Lumberland Home Center and was the Isanti County Deputy Assessor for 36 years and did plat drawings for Lindberg Law Office and others. He served as the Isanti Township Clerk for 43 years. Dean joined Elim Baptist Church in 1969 and served on many committees over the years. Dean loved baseball and played fast pitch and softball until age 63. He also loved golf, bowling, lunches with his buddies, and breakfast at the Creamery. He loved family gatherings and took great pride in his family, his land, and his lawn. He saw the beauty of everything in God’s creation; every day was a beautiful day to him! He was best known for his easy-going personality, hugs and genuine contentment with life. He was liked by everyone and blessed a countless number of people over the years. Dean will be forever loved and deeply missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Boettcher; nephew, Shawn Boettcher; sister-in-law, Nancy Boettcher; parents Aaron & Ethel Boettcher, and in-laws, Walter & Marion Kjellberg.
Dean is survived by wife Sharon Boettcher, daughters Julie (Greg) Anderson, Deana (Dave) Olson, and Andrea (Scott) Anderson. Grandchildren: Dustin (Rachael) Lane, Andy (Sarah Larson) Anderson, Abriel (Bob) Walton, Sadie Olson & Evie Olson. Great Grandchildren: Jaxon Dean & Madison Lane and Novalee Walton. Siblings: Donna (Loren) Stender, Wayne (Lois) Boettcher, and Wade (Dawn) Boettcher; sister-in-law: Carol (Michael Clark) Kjellberg-Clark, along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
I worked with Dean for 16 years. He always had a smile and a kind word and would brighten my day. We enjoyed many wonderful talks and laughs over the years. He was a very loving and caring man. Talking with Dean was one of the things I missed when I left the Assessor’s office. I was lucky to have been able to get to know him over the years.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Sharon and the girls.
The Creamery Crossing is heart broken over the loss of what we considered a very good friend. We had so much fun with him and Sharon when they were here. A pleasant guy that everyone should of known.
He always had that suttle laugh right from the gut. It seemed like he never let his illnesses get in the way of life as he provided that smile to brighten a day for anyone.
I know that we are very glad to have known this great guy and we send strength to Sharon and his family during these continued difficult days.
He will be missed by all of us and so many others in his life.
Our dear Sharon, we grieve with you and your family in Dean’s homegoing. We rejoice that he is face to face with his Savior and we will see that radiant smile again. Soon and very soon.
I am so sorry for your loss. Dean was such a nice guy, always smiling and laughing in that loud boisterous voice. I understand the feelings you are going through all too well, I pray you and your family can find some peace and comfort during this unimaginable time.
A great and gentle man, Dean was a guy who will be missed by a lot of the residents of the county. Renae and I have you in our thoughts and prayers Sharon.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sharon and the girls and those precious little babies. We were not blood family but our families were intertwined. I can imagine the look on his face or Jeff’s face when they got to see each other. Boy that must have been a happy day. I know you will miss him and as you stroll do your life without his presence just now he will definitely still be with you. We love all of you
So sorry for your loss. Dean was such a happy friendly gentle guy. Always have good memories of Dean. What a happy reuion he will have with Jeff. Prayers to your family.
I got to know Dean towards his retirement and as a volunteer information/greeter at the government center. It takes a compassionate person to work in government and for their community. The fact that Dean volunteered for us after retirement shows his loyalty and sincerity to all people and what a good person he is. Prayers and thoughts to his family.
It is always with a heavy heart when one loses one of our old Neighbors, growing up next to Dean and going to country school together he will be sorely missed! We are in Texas so will not be able to attend the celebration of his life but our condolences to you and his Family
So sorry to hear that Dean has passed away. Many good memories of 4-H activities, county and state fair trips, roller skating as we were growing up. It is a deep loss to our family to have him go too soon. He will surely be missed by all who knew him.
We are sorry to hear of Dean’s passing as we were not aware he was fighting a battle with cancer. I have many fond memories of our family visits as we were growing up. Then it seems that as adults the visits came down to “special family events”. And now the families are getting smaller. We will miss being with you today, but a very nasty cold caught me late yesterday afternoon and I’m sure no one wants to be around me. Please know that we are there in our thoughts and prayers for God to be with you at this time of sadness and remember the good times and God will help you through the rough times. Our sincere sympathy to you and all of Dean’s family…. Floyd and Mary Ann
I played a lot of softball with Dean. What a great man