In loving memory of
Dean Voth
March 7, 1933 - September 22, 2007
Dean Russell Voth was born on March 7, 1933 in Jeffers, Minnesota to the late John and Vera V. (Schoening) Voth. He was baptized at a young age and later confirmed. Dean received his education in the Windom Public Schools; graduating in the Class of 1952. After graduating, Dean enlisted in the United States Navy. He served on the U.S.S. Dixie and he very much enjoyed his four years there. He was full of stories and tales of the exploits of the sailors on board. He attended two of the ships reunions. In 1956, he was honorably discharged and returned to Windom.
On June 16, 1956, Dean was united in marriage to Barbara Anne Chmielewska in Medford Lakes, New Jersey. After marriage, Dean and Barb lived in Windom where Dean worked at various places before purchasing a sodding business from Johnny Daggett which eventually led to the building and operation of Farmer Seed and Nursery. Dean and Barb faithfully owned and operated the business for over twenty-five years before retiring. After retiring, Dean and Barb continued to live in Windom. On early Saturday morning, September 22nd, 2007, Dean passed away unexpectedly at his home in Windom at the age of 74.
Dean enjoyed fishing, visiting with others, but most of all, he enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren.
Dean is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Barbara Voth of Windom; three children, Susan Davis and her husband, Don, of Knoxville, IA; Barton Voth and his wife, Kathy, of Plymouth; Edwina Gerk and her husband, Mark, of Omaha, NE; two grandchildren, Courtney Davis of Baltimore, MD; Cassidy Davis of Cedar Falls, IA; two brothers and one sister, Rod Voth and his wife, Betty, of Clearwater, FL; Richard Voth and his wife, Chris, of Eagle River, Alaska; Kathy Simonson and her husband, Richard, of Elk River; and several nieces and nephews.
Dean is preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Diana; granddaughter, Cecelia Gerk; two brothers, Duane "Mallard" Voth and Gerald "Jerry" Voth.
Blessed be the memory of Dean Russell Voth.
The family of Dean Voth will be directing memorials given to the family to the American Lung Association.