1946 – Dennis Rodney Krick – 2019
Dennis Rodney Krick was born June 18, 1946, in Slayton, Minnesota to Roy and Elsie (Heeren) Krick. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Westbrook, Minnesota. He attended country school through the eighth grade and then went on to graduate from Westbrook High School in 1964. After graduation, he worked on a ranch in South Dakota for a year, and then returned home to start farming south of Westbrook; a career that he loved doing the remainder of his life. Denny loved the outdoors and nature. In his younger days, he raised horses and enjoyed riding them in local parades with his kids, and going on trail rides with the Storden Saddle Tramps. Elk hunting was another sport he enjoyed, making many trips to Montana with his friends and son. He also loved going fishing with his grandsons who were by far the greatest joy in his life. Denny was most proud of raising his children to be hardworking, responsible adults. He will always be remembered for his kind-heartedness, ready to help anyone in need. His friends were very important to him. Denny loved to have fun, joke, and tease with a twinkle in his eye. Dennis passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the age of 72.
Dennis is survived by the love of his life, LuAnn Jackels; four children: Clarinda (Mike) Nelson, Albertville, Adam (Melanie) Krick, Westbrook, Katie (Shaun) Fitzgerald, Minnetonka, and Guy (Jessica) Krick, Westbrook; six grandsons: Gabe, Tucker, Reese, Landon, Owen, and Hudson; siblings: Connie (Gary) Messer, Minneapolis, MN, Carolyn Krick, Minneapolis, MN, Nancy (Rodney) Boeck, Westbrook, MN, Janell (Jerry) Hospital, Fairfax, VA, Marcia (Steve) Reed, Lino Lakes, MN, and Karen Krick, Mankato, MN; and last but not least, his four-legged best friend, Buster. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Roger.
Memorial Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2019, at the Westbrook Funeral Home. Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service – Westbrook Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
