Dehn, Gerald J. age 89 of Dayton.  He was a lifelong dairy farmer.  Preceded in death by parents; brother, Earl; sister-in-law, Mary; and grandson, Benjamin Jankord.  Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Betty; children, Patty Crepeau, Nancy Sporny, Sharon Boys, Leo (Diane), Sally (Donald) Jankord, Diane (Philip) Lutgen, Elaine (Paul) Heida and Denise Dehn; 19 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers, Allen (Phyllis) and Willard; sister-in-law, Marlys; many other loving family and friends.  Mass of Christian Burial Thursday (11/8/2018) 11 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson Street, Anoka.  Visitation 2 hours prior to service.  Private interment St. Martin's Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, Memorials preferred to American Cancer Society and Operation S.M.I.L.E. Arrangements entrusted to Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, Anoka, 763-421-0220