Michael D. Dehn

Michael Dehn, 73, of Enderlin, ND, passed away on June 21, 2025.

Mike was born in Lisbon, ND, on March 25, 1952, and grew up in Enderlin. He graduated from high school in Enderlin in 1970 and later earned a degree in HVAC from Moorhead Technical Institute. Mike spent most of his life serving his community—whether fixing furnaces, working on the railroad, or serving as the Enderlin volunteer fire chief.

He married Lonna (Spitzer) Ristvedt in 1973, and together they had two children: Justin Dehn and Shalonn Simmons (Brian).

Mike later married Kathy Pfaff in 2009. Between them, they had seven children, 18 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Mike is survived by his brother, Bryan Dehn (Peggy), and his sisters, Joan Herring (Jerry), Lori Dunne, and Bonita Dehn (Narin). He was preceded in death by his parents, Dalton and Gladys (Oslie) Dehn; his brother, Brett Dehn; and his brother-in-law, Kevin Dunne.

Mike loved spending time with family and friends, taking road trips with Kathy to the casino, enjoying happy hours in their sunroom, and fishing.

Mike’s generosity, strength, and dry humor will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was always quick to help anyone in need—no matter the time of day or night. All it took was a phone call, and he would be there. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him, through the stories told and the laughter shared.

Services will be held on Thursday, July 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Enderlin.