Service Information
Dale E. Doerr, age 83, of Andover, Minnesota, formerly rural Winthrop, Penn Township, McLeod County, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows in North Mankato.
Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 18, 2023, 11:00 A.M. at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Penn Township, McLeod County, with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M., ALL at church.
Obituary
Dale Edward Doerr was born on March 1, 1940, in New Ulm, Minnesota. He was the son of Edward and Irene (Frauendienst) Doerr. Dale was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Penn Township. He grew up in Penn Township and received his education in Winthrop and was a graduate of the Winthrop High School Class of 1958.
Dale was united in marriage to Janifer Sohre in February of 1962 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gaylord. This union was blessed with three children. After their marriage, the couple lived in Gaylord. Dale and Janifer later divorced.
Dale was united in marriage to Sarah Stark in Rapid City, South Dakota. Soon after, he adopted her daughter, Amy and raised her as his own. After their marriage, the couple resided in Andover, Minnesota. This union was blessed with two more sons. Dale and Sarah shared over 20 happy years together until Sarah passed away on April 6, 1995.
Dale was a salesman; he was the sales manager for many liquor stores, including the Gaylord Municipal Liquor Store, his most recent job was with Quality Wine and Spirits. He was a “Sommelier” a certified wine professional.
Dale was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mora, Minnesota. He went on many mission trips, including traveling to Mazatlán, Mexico. Dale was a member of Western Mounted Paraders Saddle Club in Winthrop.
Dale enjoyed horses, fishing at the cabin, hunting with his sons, and playing cards.
Dale passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows in North Mankato, at the age of 83 years. Blessed be his memory.
Dale is survived by his:
Children, Tammy (Kenny) Miller of Mankato, MN,
Tricia Doerr of St. Peter, MN,
Amy (Scott) Hartman of Shakopee, MN,
Tom Doerr and his fiancé, Krista Gowans of St. Peter, MN,
Mike Doerr of Isanti, MN, and
Lucas Doerr of Minneapolis, MN;
Grandchildren, Dr. Jennifer (Ryan) DeGroote, Abby (Joe) Origas, Regan (Dillion) Ernsting, Lydia Sandmann and her fiancée, Chris Barnett, Kat Miller, Sarah Jakovleski, MiaBella Doerr, Grant Hartman, Adeline Doerr, Isaac Doerr, Emmett Doerr, Aubrey Doerr;
9 Great-grandchildren;
Sister, Avis (Dale) Klukas of Gaylord, MN;
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Dale was preceded in death by his Parents, Edward and Irene Doerr; Wife, Sarah Doerr; Sister, Eldonna “Edie” Doerr.
Lyle & Pattie Mans says
May Peace Make It’s Way
Into Your Heart…,
Lori Stumm Turbett says
My deepest sympathy Tammy!
Geannie Geddes says
I have many fond memories of working with Dale for the Vinyard Church in Mazatlan. He touched many people’s lives while serving the children and their families out in the poorest colonias. He gave his time, treasures and most of all his love and compassion for those in need.
Thank you Dale for being a man of God and a faithful friend. You will be missed.
STEVE GEDDES says
MY FRIEND, DALE IS WITH THE LORD. I KNOW DALE FROM VOLUNTEERING TOGETHER IN MAZATLAN WITH VINEYARD MINISTRIES. WHAT A GENEROUS MAN HE WAS, QUICK TO OPEN HIS WALLET, AND QUICK TO SHARE GOD’S WORD. ONE TIME TOGETHER STANDS OUT AMONG THE MANY EXPERIENCES WE HAD TOGETHER. THE OUTREACH CHURCH HERE IN MAZATLAN, LA VINA, WAS GIVEN A BOOTH AT CITY FUNCTION. DALE’S SALESMAN SKILLS, OUTGOING PERSONALITY COMBINED WITH HIS LOVE OF THE LORD, HAD HIM MOVING OUT INTO THE CROWD DRAWING PEOPLE OVER TO OUR DISPLAY. I AM SURE HE HEARD THE WORDS “WELL DONE MY SON” AS HE CLOSED HIS EYES FOR THE LAST TIME.
Tricia Doerr says
What a wonderful story of our father. Thank you for sharing.
Freddy Collom says
Dale was an incredible man & an example of what faith in action looks like. He was always serving & blessing others.
John& Lorraine Bueckert says
We would like to send our condolences to Dale’s family and friends. We knew Dale from the Vineyard Church in Mazatlan. We always enjoyed our time with Dale and Alta and loved to hear how they were able to pour their love out to the Mexican people. Dale was a person of great compassion and he loved deeply. He will be greatly missed but is now in his heavenly home with his Saviour.
John & Lorraine Bueckert
Langley, B.C. Canada
Larry Tongen says
So sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed my visit in Cambridge. We won’t be able to come to the funeral.
Bruce Arnold says
RIP Dale. I enjoyed knowing you at Immanuel during my summers at the farm.
Arline Blood says
Dales family, sorry for your loss. I was one of the 1958 classmates in Winthrop. RIP Dale. Condolences to the family. Arline Bauer Blood
Shirley Schwarze says
Dale and the Doerr family were a big part of the Western Mounted Paraders years ago. My sympathy to Dale’s family