Dean L. Ekern Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dean L. Ekern of Flandreau, South Dakota, who passed away on September 7, 2020, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dean L. Ekern to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl J. Ekern and Emma Ekern (Ellefson); his wife Dorothy; and his siblings, Eleanor Wheeler, Elliot and Maxine.
He is survived by: his children, Donna Smith of Flandreau, Warren Frick (Judy) of Alpharetta, GA, Kathy Holter (David) of Canton, SD and Lanny Frick (Kathy) of Rogers, AR; his grandchildren, Jon C. Smith, Chad Holter, Daniel Frick, Darin Frick, Todd Holter, Michael Smith, Lisa Shaurette, Amber Ball and Darcy Richard; and his cousins, Eng and Ellefson.
