Dean Krambeer

Dean Krambeer, husband, dad, bumpa, teacher, coach and friend. Dean died Wednesday morning May 29, 2024 in his home at the age of 77.

Dean was born December 26, 1946 in Postville, Iowa to Burnell and Carol(Gilson) Krambeer Reeder. Dean graduated from Waukon High School (1965) and Luther College, Decorah, Iowa (1969). On August 24,1968 he married his high school sweetheart Linda (Anderson) Krambeer. They were married at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waukon, Iowa.

Dean and Linda started their teaching careers in Spring Grove and Mabel Canton, Minnesota. In 1972, they moved to Pine Island, Minnesota- where Dean taught 5th & 6th grade, coached football for 32 years, and was a Pine Island volunteer fireman for 25 years. During his retirement he enjoyed part-time work at Progressive Tool & Manufacturing (PTM). Dean and Linda have been active members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church since 1972.

An avid sports fan, he loved fishing, golf, cards and watching the Minnesota Twins. An activity that brought him so much joy was time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. The most cherished memories will always be those traveling with family.

Survivors include his wife, Linda; his children, Cori (Kevin) Arce of Rochester, Dena (Bob) Weinmann of Rochester, Tom (Kelsey) Krambeer of Little Canada, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Amelia and Max Arce, Theo and Mabel Krambeer; siblings, Ken (Gloria) Krambeer, Kim Sylvester and sister-in-law Bev Krambeer of Waukon, Larry (Maggie) Anderson of Merrifield, Minnesota and Lori (Randy) Hesse of Waukon.

Dean was preceded in death by his father, Burnell Krambeer; mother, Carol Gilson Krambeer Reeder; step father, Dale Reeder; two sister's, Lana Anderson and Janet Baumgartner; two brother-in-law's, Dennis Sylvester and John Baumgartner; and brother, Brad Krambeer.

Honorary pallbearers are: Willie Rauen, Craig Anderson, Tom Bollman, Dave Sween, Dave Johnson, Greg Lenn, Mark Grimley and Steve Krause.

Dean's celebration of life will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Pine Island, Minnesota, Saturday June 8, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

The family kindly requests memorials to be donated to the Pine Island Fire Department, Pine Island Sharing Shelves, St Paul's Lutheran Church, and the Parkinson's Foundation (or a charity of your choice).