Dean Alan Kretzschmar Obituary
We bid farewell to Dean Alan Kretzschmar of Baltic, South Dakota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 2, 2025 at the age of 57. Dean touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dean Alan Kretzschmar to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Dean find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
He was predeceased by: his father Lyle Kretzschmar; and his sister Dawn Heer. He is survived by: his mother Phyllis Hanson of Clark, SD; his grandchildren, Peyton and Paige; his wife Kris of Baltic, SD; his children, Kelsey Marie Kretzschmar of Boulder, CO, Kourtney Nicholson (Matt) of Akron, IA and J. J. Pojar (Ashley) of Crooks, SD; and his brother Troy Kretzschmar (Michelle) of Crooks, SD. He is also survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and many friends and family.
