Dean Schreurs, age 89, of Baltic, SD, died Saturday, January 14, 2023, peacefully, at his home in rural Baltic, SD.
A time of visitation will take place Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Minnehaha Funeral Home of Baltic, SD.
Burial with military honors will be 11:00 AM Friday, January 20, 2023 at the South Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery in Sioux Falls, SD. The Henry G Fix Post #23 of Garretson, SD will provide Military Honors.
Dean R. Schreurs was born September 3, 1933, at Larchwood, IA to Leo and Elvera (Welsand) Schreurs. The family moved to the Baltic area in 1940.
He finished his 8th grade education at the Moen Country School and started farming with his dad. He enlisted in the Army on November 30, 1953 and was honorably discharged on November 10, 1955. After his discharge he returned to the family farm and farmed until he retired in 1998.
He was a Legion member of the Henry G Fix Post #23 of Garretson, SD.
He married Stephanie Anderson on January 18, 1978.
Dean enjoyed fishing, bowling, and playing cards. He was always looking forward to playing Texas Hold’Em on Thursday nights at Sherman, SD.
He is survived by his wife, Stephanie; brothers, Irvin (Jonnie) Schreurs and Duane (Marion) Schreurs; special nephew, Rocky Schreurs; and other nieces, nephews and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Elvera Schreurs; and two infant sons.
