Dibble Funeral Home

David Hanson, 90, longtime resident of Dodge Center, Minn., passed away February 28 at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson, MN.

He was born March 6, 1934, in Hutchinson, MN. David spent some of his childhood in Salt Lake City, Utah, where his family lived in a house on the edge of town. He was allowed to raise chickens, and thus began his love of agriculture. He served in the Army for two years and became a member of the American Legion. He then attended Iowa State University and graduated with a bachelor’s in agricultural education. He was a member of Farm House fraternity. 

He met his future wife, Ruth Dickerson, at the university.  They were married for 65 years until her passing in 2022.  

Soon after graduating from Iowa State, David became a University of Minnesota Agricultural Extension agent. He and Ruth moved their young family to Dodge Center in 1966, when David became the Dodge County Extension Director. He served in this position for more than 23 years. Later, he was elected to the Dodge County Board of Commissioners.

He had a great devotion to his family and to the Dodge County community. He ran an apple orchard at his hobby farm near Dodge Center from the 1990s until 2023. He named it Apple Acres Farm, and had as many as 200 apple trees. Apple Acres became a popular Dodge Center amenity and is now being operated by its new owners. He loved to hunt, fish, and ski.

He was a member of the Dodge Center Lions Club for more than 50 years and served on the board of the Dodge County Historical Society. He worked innumerable hours as a volunteer and won many honors. He had a particular interest in the historic towns of Wasioja and Mantorville. He was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Kasson, attending services there from the 1960s through the week he passed away.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; two sisters, Adelle and Muriel, and a brother Mark; a daughter Cindy, and a granddaughter Britta.

Survivors include a brother Rod; three sons, Ken, Bob (Wendy), Jim (Barb), and a daughter Deb Achenbach (Rodney); and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 101 First St. NE, Kasson, MN with Rev. Colin Maltbie officiating.  Military honors will be provided by the Dodge Center American Legion at the church following the service. Visitation will be at the church from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, March 21, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday.  A private inurnment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Dodge County Historical Society, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are by Dibble Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 213 W. Main St., Kasson MN 55944. 

Marcyne E. Leth, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, animal lover and Child of God passed away peacefully in her home on January 21, 2025.  

Marcyne spent her life in loving service to others.  She was always available to help the elderly in their times of need; often providing transportation to their doctor appointments.  She spent her professional life working for Dodge County.  She was an enthusiastic and active member of the Mantorville Historic Society for many years.  She was a faithful congregant of the Kasson United Methodist Church.  

Marcyne will be remembered for her selflessness and kindness as well as her enduring love of animals; in particular, her many feline companions over the years.

Marcyne was preceded in death by her father (Erling), and mother (Catherine).  She is survived by her brother (Donald), her niece (Jaime), nephew (Tony) and his family, Shawn, Karlyn and Keegan.

Marcyne will be greatly missed here on earth but will remain in our hearts as she joins our Heavenly Father for Eternity.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Grace United Methodist Church, 801 5^th Ave NW, Kasson beginning with a visitation at 10:00 am.  The service will follow at 11:00 am with Pastor Jacob Hanson officiating.  A luncheon will be served immediately following the service.  Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Kasson.

The family prefers memorials be directed to the church.

The family prefers memorials be directed to the church.

Gerald William Allen, 87, of Kasson, MN passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at his home.  Gerald was born on January 3, 1937 in Grand Meadow Township to Charles and Laura (Overkamp) Allen.  He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1955.  Gerald served in the United States Army, stationed at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, from January 1960 – March 1962 when he was honorably discharged.  

On June 6, 1959 Gerald was united in marriage to Ruth Collins at St. Finbarrs Catholic Church in Grand Meadow, MN.  Gerald worked as a machinist/quality control specialist for IBM, retiring after more than 30 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was an avid sports fan including the Minnesota Gophers, Twins, Vikings, NASCAR and dirt track racing.  He could also be found playing cards, bowling, and occasionally trying his luck at an area Casino.  He was a member of the American Legion.  

Gerald and Ruth enjoyed spending time with their family.  They were blessed with two children; Craig and Laura. 

Gerald is survived by his wife Ruth; son Craig (Sheri) Allen of Owatonna; daughter Laura (Jeff) Eisterhold of Kasson; grandchildren Kelly (Brandon) Myrom and Daniel Eisterhold both of Kasson; and his cherished great-grandchildren Rory and Bellamy.  

He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Laura Allen; brothers Kenneth, Delmer and Clair Allen; and sisters Dorothy Blanchard, Bernice Schaefer and Carol Cross.  

The funeral service for Gerald will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 18, at the Church of the Holy Family, 1904 N. Mantorville Ave., Kasson, MN with Fr. John Lasuba officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Inurnment will follow the service at St. Margaret’s Cemetery, Mantorville.  Military graveside services will be conducted by the Kasson American Legion, Post 333. A luncheon will be served at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to the American Heart Association, the Kasson American Legion or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Fayville “Fay” Arthur Trow, age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, Methodist Campus.  He was born March 1,1948 in Albert Lea, MN to Richard “Dick” and Elna (Simonson) Trow.  

 

He was a 1966 graduate of Shattuck Military Academy in Faribault, MN and went on to attend college at Mankato State University where he met Sheilah Beader, the love of his life.  They married on June 15, 1968 at Calvary Episcopal Church in Rochester, MN. 

 

Fay was wonderful with people and worked in sales throughout most of his life in the auto and insurance industries.  Fay lived life to the fullest and most would agree that time spent with him was always surrounded by many laughs and lots of fun. In his earlier days, he loved boating on Fountain Lake, flying planes, playing pool, racing his 7-11stock car, his GTO, and many hunting and fishing trips with his family and friends.  He loved music, reading, a good movie, playing golf, and appreciated a well-cooked meal. He would jump at the chance to play games of almost any sort. Most notable was his love of cribbage, which he taught and passed on to each of his children and grandchildren. But his greatest pride and biggest accomplishment, in his eyes, was always his family.

 

Fay is survived by his wife Sheilah; daughters Hilary Alberts, Laurie (Matt) Kelly, and Lindsey (Joey) Dengler; son Richard (Alyssa) Trow; his eight grandchildren Mackenzie (Mike) Begovac, Sydney (Troy) Alberts, Morgan & Madison Kelly, Sam & Addie Trow, and Andrew & Jackson Dengler; brother Tony (Karen) Trow; and sister Patty Trow, as well as many nieces and  nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Walter Trow, and the family’s dog Shogun.

 

The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Sunday, February 20^th at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 101 1^st St NE, Kasson, MN.   Funeral services will be held at the church on Monday, February 21st at 11:00 am with The Ven. Canon Benjamin I. Scott officiating.    Following the service, a luncheon will be provided at the American Legion Kasson Post 333, 212 W. Main St, Kasson. 

 

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be directed to them for distribution according to their wishes at a later date.