Ernest Dielentheis

Ernie Dielentheis, age 87 of Stillwater.

Following a brief illness, Ernie passed peacefully at home on February 8th. He is survived by loving
wife of 65 years Donna; children Kristin (Jeff) Klemetsrud, David (Lori Arcand) Dielentheis;
grandchildren Livia (Klemetsrud) Kathryn (Alan Kellner) Dielentheis, Daniel Dielentheis, Jon (Jess
Burns) Dielentheis; great-grandsons Blake and Clayton; many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Preceded in death by parents Peter and Olga, and brother Jack. In 1958 Ernie and his father Peter
opened the European style Brick Oven Bakery. Following the sale of the bakery, he led the Cub
Foods team in opening the first of what would be many in-house bakeries throughout the region. A
certified Master Baker, his long and varied career included testing and consulting with companies
such as Peavey and Best Brands. A veteran of the Korean war, Ernie enjoyed travel to the Florida
Keys; was a charter member of the Chilkoot Bowhunters Club, sat on the Trinity Lutheran Church
council and advocated for gun safety education at the Oakdale Gun Club. He will be missed for his
warm smile, genuine hugs and the laughter elicited by a well-told tale, and a perfectly timed oneliner.
Memorial service at Bradshaw Celebration of Life on Monday, Feb 20, 11AM, with visitation one
hour prior. Memorials preferred to Valley Outreach or Family Means of Stillwater.