Van Dieter

Van Edsel Dieter
Van E. Dieter, 89, longtime resident of Chisholm died Friday, August 1, 2014, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  He was born on September 15, 1924, to Hubert and Katherine (Knutson) in Roseau, MN.   Van was a graduate of Roseau High School.  After high school he proudly served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy.  After the war, Van attended Concordia College and the University of Minnesota, graduating with a degree in Mortuary Science.  He was united in marriage with Marlys Halverson on August 7, 1948.  He was employed as a funeral director for Helgeson’s Funeral Home in Roseau, working there for 15 years.  Van moved to Hibbing in 1963, and worked for Johnson-Ryder Funeral Home for a year.  In 1964, he moved to Chisholm and was employed with Rupp’s Furniture and Funeral Home from 1964-76.  Van then started in 1976 with Dougherty Funeral Home, completing his career in Hibbing where he worked for over 25 years.   He was very active at Chisholm Baptist Church, and in his earlier years, enjoyed hunting and fishing in the Roseau area.
Van Dieter was appreciative of life and would often comment; “We have been so blessed.”  He was grateful for the love and sacrafices he experienced from his own parents and others, and followed a similar path with his own family.  He enjoyed a good and lasting relationship with his wife Marlys as well as his four children and many grandchildren.  Though he never was a big man, famous man, or wealthy man, he did become a forgiven man at the age of 48.  He was very appreciative of his faith in Christ and continued this journey to the end.  All his family is deeply indebted to him.  He leaves a reputation as a hard worker, warm and tender in disposition, and one who enjoyed listening and establishing relationships with those he came into contact.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marlys Dieter, Chisholm; children, Dr. Jeffrey (Jennifer) Dieter, Park River, ND, Dr. Michael (Mary) Dieter, Maple Grove, MN, Mary Newhouse, Owatonna, MN, and Mark (Andrya) Dieter, Moundsview, MN; 17 grandchildren: Amy (Joel) Harmon, Katie Klatt, Ben(Sara) Dieter, Margaret (Eric) Dunham, Elizabeth (Matthew) Stiles, Jonathan (Zoe) Dieter,  Janet Dieter, Samuel (Monica) Newhouse, Micah (Sarah) Newhouse, Anna Newhouse, Katherine Newhouse, Mark John Newhouse, Joshua Newhouse, Abby Dieter, Ellie Dieter, Eva Dieter, and Kathryn Dieter; 17 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Joyce Dieter; two brothers, Delbert and Duane Dieter; and two grandchildren, Peder Van Newhouse and Hannah Dieter.
Funeral services for Van will be held at 11:00am, Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Chisholm Baptist Church in Chisholm.  The Rev. Dan Erickson will officiate.  Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing.  Visitation will then continue at the church on Wednesday from 10:00am until the 11:00am service.  Interment will be in Rose Cemetery in Roseau, MN.  Arrangements are with Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing.
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