Gordon J. Dey

Gordon J. Dey, age 92, of New Ulm, died peacefully on March 5, 2026, at Hennepin County Medical Center.

Born on December 20, 1933, in Tyler, Minnesota, Gordon graduated from Sleepy Eye High School in 1951. On June 6, 1954, he married Jeanette Becker at the First Methodist Church in Sleepy Eye. The couple made their home in New Ulm, where they raised their three children.

Gordon worked for 35 years at B.F. Goodrich and Standard Products. Deeply committed to his community, he was a proud member of the American Legion, VFW, Korean War Veterans, DAV, Turner Hall, Zuhrah Shrine Club, Knights Templar, Masonic Lodge #209, and the Order of Eastern Star. He was especially devoted to Masonry, earning a pin for more than 55 years of membership and serving in leadership roles including Master of Charity Lodge in New Ulm, president of the New Ulm Shriners Club, and treasurer of the Eastern Star. In his free time, he developed a passion for auctions and antiques, clerking at sales for many years and later partnering in two antique shops in New Ulm.

After retirement, Gordon and Jeanette enjoyed extensive travel, visiting every U.S. state except Hawaii and traveling overseas to England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, where he particularly loved sightseeing, connecting with relatives, and researching his family history. In his later years, he lived in assisted living, where he balanced quiet relaxation with staying as active as he wished, always cherishing visits with friends and time spent with his family.

He is survived by his daughters, Debra Vogel and Diane Dey, both of New Ulm; his son, Steve (JoLeen) Dey of Winthrop; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and his sister-in-law, Charlotte Salfer of Wabasso. Gordon was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette; his parents, James and Martha (Drennam) Dey; his brothers, Garfield (Milda) Dey, Stanley (Esther) Dey, and Donald Dey; and his sister, Delores Schultz.