Dennis Krell

Dates

November 12, 1953 - June 16, 2026

Obituary

Dennis Krell, 72, of Plankinton, SD, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 in Saskatchewan, Canada. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM Friday, June 26, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Plankinton. Burial will be at Mizpah Cemetery in Plankinton. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7:00 PM at the Church with a 6:30 PM prayer service. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Dennis Ray Krell was born on November 12, 1953, to Kenneth and Gladys (Ditzler) Krell at St. Joseph Hospital in Mitchell, SD. Dennis married Susan Krell on August 14, 1981, at the United Methodist Church in Salix, Iowa.

Dennis graduated from White Lake High School. Then spent 25 years working in the airline business before his retirement. He also worked as a Building Maintenance Technician. Dennis enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching youth and kids' sports. Dennis loved his two companions, Jake and Bo.

Dennis is survived by his children, Dexter Krell of Omaha, NE, Farrgo Roebuck of Murrieta, CA, Erie Roebuck of Shawnee, KS, and Jodi Mills of Cedar Falls, IA; siblings, Diane Scott and Carol Berens of Plankinton, SD; and 12 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Gladys Krell; brother, Dwayne; brother-in-law, Ron Berens Sr and Tom Scott; and granddaughter, Vivan Marie.

Visitation(s)

Date
Thursday, June 25, 2026

Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location
6:30 PM Prayer Service

St. John’s Catholic Church
308 E 3rd St
Plankinton, SD

Service

Date
Friday, June 26, 2026

Time
10:30 AM

Location
St. John’s Catholic Church
308 E 3rd St
Plankinton, SD

Cemetery

Mizpah Cemetery
Plankinton, SD

Posted by Kate and Ben on June 25, 2026

We are thinking of you all. Love you lots

Posted by Tom, Suzie, and Tristy Goetz on June 24, 2026

We are thinking of all of you! Our sympathies!

Posted by Mari Pahl on June 24, 2026

So sorry to hear about Dennis. Blessings to all.

Posted by Mari Pahl on June 24, 2026

So sorry to hear about Dennis. Blessings to all.

Posted by Tom & Deb Koch on June 23, 2026

We were saddened to hear of Dennis's passing. You all have our deepest sympathy.

Posted by Sandy Erickson on June 23, 2026

My sincere condolences to the family of Dennis Krell. My little cousin could always make me smile, he had a great sense of humor. I’m so happy he moved to the Plankinton area so we had an opportunity to reconnect these last couple of years. Rest in peace.

Posted by Dennis Martin on June 22, 2026

Deepest sympathy to Carol and Diane. Great, great memories growing up as neighbors to the Krell kids.
We played, hunted, fished, and so many other things.
May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time.
Respectfully, Dennis & Pam Martin

Posted by Don and Leanne Bradwisch on June 22, 2026

Our sincere sympathy to the Family of Dennis Krell.🙏

Posted by Melissa Hutcheson on June 21, 2026

Dennis brought so much helpfulness and joy to our family, and we celebrate a life well-lived. We will deeply miss his constant presence—from his readiness to change tires on freezing winter nights to the simple comfort of having him walk through the door for breakfast and supper. We are endlessly grateful for his kindness and everything he did to care for our family.

Posted by Richard & Jaye Shonley on June 21, 2026

I got to see cousin Dennis a lot more once he moved to Plankinton SD. We planned a Canadian fishing trip in 2024 and Dennis always reminded me he caught the biggest fish on the trip. Keep your line tight & rod tip up. I will see you down the road. RIP Dennis

Posted by Dan Gerlach on June 21, 2026

I'll miss you my friend. You taught me a lot. Thank you.

Posted by Rochelle Remund on June 20, 2026

I will miss this humble man that never said much but sure gave his opinion. I am forever grateful for his kindness and love for our family