Dennis Earl Kleinwort, 75, of Byron, MN, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, of natural causes at his home.

Dennis was born January 17, 1949, in Stewartville, MN, to Earl and Caroline (Neumann) Kleinwort. He graduated from Byron High School in 1967, and after graduation, hauled milk for the Rock Dell Creamery. On September 20, 1969, he married Betsy Stellick. The couple lived and raised their family in rural Byron on the family farm, where Dennis lived for his entire life.

Dennis enjoyed hunting and fishing, and looked forward to the annual trip to the state fair.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betsy Kleinwort; daughters Tracy (Erik) Seijo of Orlando, FL, Shelley Kleinwort of Rochester, MN, Brittany Kleinwort of Byron, MN; son, Adam (Katy) Kleinwort of Byron, MN; 6 grandchildren; brothers Bernie (Connie) Kleinwort of Fargo, ND, Quentin (Marian) Kleinwort of West Concord, MN; and sister Donna Vrieze of Spring Valley, MN.

Visitation will be held at 1pm on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in the Byron Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 2pm with Rev. Paul Thompson officiating.