Delores (Dee) Patricia Myerchin died peacefully at her home on Sunday evening, August 30, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.
Delores Patricia Desrosier was born on November 23, 1938, the oldest of four daughters born to Henry and Maria (Page) Desrosier. She spent her early years on a farm near Greenview Mn and moved to Crookston as a young girl. She was baptized and confirmed at St Anne’s Church and graduated from St Joseph’s Academy, class of 1956.
Dee married Dennis Walter Myerchin on November 8, 1958. They lived in Crookston until 1963 at which time they moved to the farm just outside of Crookston. They’ve lived on the farm since that time.
Later she worked at Northern Hardware and Plumbing and Northern Plumbing in the office. As they began their family, Dee took time out to raise her five children.
Dee’s greatest joy was being surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Dee is survived by her husband of almost 62 years, Dennis. Her children Dan Myerchin, Crookston MN, Denise (Myerchin) Morris, Fargo ND, David (Tracey) Myerchin, Hope NJ, Doug Myerchin, Kunkletown, PA and Deanna (Martin) Pepper, Detroit Lakes MN. 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Two sisters Eileen (Kenneth) Kraft, Ham Lake Mn, and JoAnn (Bob) Yuergens, Beltrami, MN. Many nieces, nephews, and informally adopted family.
Dee was preceded in death by an infant sister Marlys Desrosier and her parents Henry and Maria (Page) Desrosier. Mother and father-in-law, Walter and Mildred (Jeffrey) Myerchin Overgaard. Brother-in-law Dale Myerchin and his wife Jean (Danielson) Myerchin and sister-in-law Marilyn (Myerchin) Hirsch.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Dee Myerchin will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 5, 2020, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston with The Very Rev. Vincent Miller, presiding. Visitation will be at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home on Friday from 5-7:00 p.m, with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service. Visitation will continue at the Church for one hour before the Mass. The wearing of masks and social distancing will be observed due to COVID-19 restrictions with attendance at the Funeral Home limited to 90 and to 250 at the Cathedral. The Mass will be live-streamed by going to www.crookstoncathedral.com and following the prompts.
In lieu of flowers please consider memorials to:
HeartSprings Community Healing Center, 2010 Elm St North, Fargo ND
- Veterans programs
- Art or Music therapy programs for individuals living with Neurological conditions
- General fund.
Crookston Fire Dept 620 S Main St., Crookston, MN 56716.
Hospice of the Red River Valley 1701 38th St S. Suite 101, Fargo, ND 58103
May Dee’s memory be forever blessed.
