January 30, 1977 – Friday, February 9, 2018
Service Information
St. Michael Catholic Church; St. Michael, MN
Friday, February 16, 2018
11:00 AM
Visitation Information
St. Michael Catholic Church; St. Michael, MN
Thursday, February 15, 2018
4 – 8 PM, 7 PM prayer service
Nicholas “Nick” Rudolph Dehmer, age 41, dear and devoted son, husband, father, brother, cousin and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 9, 2018. He was born January 30, 1977 in Coon Rapids, the son of John and Julie (Setzler) Dehmer.
Nick was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Faith at St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michael. He was a 1995 graduate of St. Michael-Albertville High School where he excelled in wrestling. Nick began his woodworking skills during high school. He currently was employed with Commercial Door Systems in Hamel, where he was supervisor of the wood shop. He was very loved and respected at work and was very detailed in everything he made. Nick was the most talented carpenter any of us knew, and the most skilled morel mushroom hunter anyone ever knew.
Nick Dehmer and Katie Grasswick were united in marriage on October 12, 2013 at Munsinger Gardens (on the anniversary of Katie’s grandparents, Carl and Theresa Grasswick).
Nick loved deer hunting and fishing and all things outdoors. He was such a proud daddy and would tell anyone who would listen about the greatness of each of his children and bonus children. He made sure his children learned the faith and spent time with them, always supporting their activities and teaching them service by always helping and making gifts for others. He was a gentle, quiet (except when talking politics!), giant of a man with broad shoulders. Nick LOVED you and you felt it when he hugged you and everyone who knew him respected him for who he was and his kindness.
Nick is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Rudy and Laura Dehmer; maternal grandparents: Bud and Mary Setzler; grandfather-in-law: Carl Grasswick; and niece: Laurencia Witschen.
Nick will be deeply loved and missed by his wife: Katie; children: Amanda, Amber, Alexis, Justus, Anika, Max, John, Charlie, Presley; parents: John and Julie Dehmer; siblings: Laura (Butch) Nielsen, Katrina (Matt) Witschen, Peter (Janel) Dehmer, Rudy (Marissa) Dehmer, Anna (Matt) Mrdutt; father-in-law: Perry Fosse; mother-in-law: Tammy Miller; grandmother-in-law: Theresa Grasswick; 27 nieces and nephews; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins (who were more like brothers and sisters), and friends.
Pray for mercy. Pray for the repose of the soul of Nick and all of the faithfully departed. Blessed be his memory.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Nick’s loving family.
Honorary casket bearers are Butch Nielsen, Matt Witschen, Matt Mrdutt, Matt Nielsen, Dave Pleoger and Grant Marquette.
Casket bearers will be Peter Dehmer, Rudy Dehmer, Matt Dehmer, Billy Dehmer, Brian Dehmer and Ryan Yanta.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, with a prayer service and time of sharing at 7:00 PM, at St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michael. A Mass of Christian Burial for Nick Dehmer will be held Friday, February 16, 2018 at 11:00 AM, with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM, at St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michael with Father Peter Richards as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery in St. Michael.
Serving the family is The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home. 763-497-5362. www.thepetersonchapel.com.
I love you my brother. You are and always will be missed.
Rest in Peace Nicky! We love and miss you so much! You were an amazing young man and we will you so miss you! Hugs to your family! Love and prayers to all of you!
Trina and family; We are holding you in our hearts during this very difficult time. May God hold you in the palm of his hand as he welcomes Nick into his kingdom with loving arms. Ted & Jo Hoffman
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:37-39 Our sincere condolences and prayers for assurance, healing and warmth in God’s love. Pat & Perry Fosse
Sorry for your loss. God needed someone strong to help Him in heaven. Nick will be watching over his family from above. God be with you all.
John and Julie—my thoughts and sincerest prayers are with you and Nick’s family at this very difficult time.
Dear Katie and family, the hearts of your family in Valley City, ND are saddened your sudden and tragic loss of your dear Nick. May your love for him and God’s love for you give you strength on this difficult and sorrowful journey you must travel. We hold you in our hearts and prayers. God bless you and keep you.
Dear Katie and family, the hearts of all your family in Valley City, ND are saddened but the sudden and tragic loss of your dear Nick. May your love for him and God’s love for you help to carry you through this difficult and sorrowful journey you must travel. We hold you in our hearts and prayers. God bless you and keep you.
Julie and John and all of our beloved nieces and nephews..we are thinking of you and praying for you all during this time of sadness . We wish we could be there in person to comfort the entire Dehmer family . God bless you all ! Steve and Carolyn Setzler
Katie….Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel for you and the children. Nick was a wonderful man..he brought joy to many.
The last time we spoke with Nick was at his son Johnny’s football game…we will miss him
Rich & Dee Lasham