Dennis Thomas Vandeputte

Dennis T. Vandeputte age 43 of Tracy, MN died Friday, February 22, 2013 at his home in San Tan Valley, AZ. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Friday, March 1, 2013 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tracy. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday, February 28, 2013 at the Almlie Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Tracy, with a luncheon served, immediately following the burial, in the church social hall. The Almlie Funeral Home of Tracy is handling the arrangements. Dennis Thomas Vandeputte was born October 9, 1969 to Donald and Mary (Van De Wiele) Vandeputte in Minneapolis, MN, Hennepin County. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tracy, MN. After attending grade school at St. Mary’s Catholic School, he attended Tracy High School, graduating in 1988. On September 23, 1995 Dennis married Natalie Drackley at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and they made their home near Tracy on the family farm. He farmed for many years until recently his health forced him to retire early. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and also a past member of the Tracy Fire Department. He enjoyed deer and pheasant hunting, camping, NASCAR, four wheeling, riding his Harley, and grilling and cooking for family and friends, but especially loved spending time with his children. In December 2012, Dennis moved to San Tan Valley, AZ, where he died Friday, February 22, 2013 at the age of 43. Dennis is survived by his daughter, Taylor and son, Trevor Vandeputte, both of Canby, MN; sister-in-law, Shirley Vandeputte of Lake Crystal, MN; two nephews, Scott Vandeputte of Chaska, MN and Justin (Erika) Vandeputte of Waconia, MN; three great nieces, Lexi, Julia, and Brynn; one great nephew, Hunter; four uncles, Maurice (Judy) Van De Wiele of Tracy, MN, Richard (Pearl) Van De Wiele of Walnut Grove, MN, Raymond (Bev) Van De Wiele of Tracy, MN and James (Barbara) Vandeputte of Brainerd, MN; six aunts, Julia (James) Claeys of Ghent, MN, Alice Vandendriessche of Tracy, MN, Joanne Vandeputte of Marshall, MN, Jane Wegman of Rochester, MN, Joan (William) Rickman of Edina, MN, and Donna (Vernon) Brewers of Fridley, MN; many cousins and friends. His parents, Donald and Mary, infant brother, John, brother, Thomas and sister, Diane preceded him in death.