NEW ULM — Dean Allen Bartsch, 80, died peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, at New Ulm Medical Center. Dean was born on July 6, 1946, in Mankato, Minnesota to Ewald and Everell (Schmiesing) Bartsch. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Ruth (Schapekahm) Bartsch; his children Sarah (Justin) Rogers, Emily (Zach) Ryland, and Brian (Taylor) Bartsch; his four grandchildren, Andrew Rogers, Shea Ryland, Lily Bartsch, and Brooke Bartsch. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ewald and Everell Bartsch.A private service will be planned at a later date.