James Dresen

DRESEN James David, DDS Age 76 White Bear Township Died on March 5th, 2017 after a long struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. Preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Survived by his wife Mary (nee Teisberg); children Anne, Thomas (Terri) and Michael (Sandy); grandchildren Christopher, Andrew, Caroline, Matthew, Robert, Nicholas and Isaac. He will be most remembered for his love of family & friends, the pride he had in his dental practice, and his enthusiasm for the outdoors, especially sailing on Lake Superior, and working with his dogs in the field. Memorial Mass Friday (March 31) at 11:30 am at ST. MARY OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake. Visitation Thursday (March 30) from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake and one hour before the Mass at church on Friday. Summer internment to be held on Madeline Island. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers to Lakeview Homecare and Hospice, 1715 Tower Drive West, Ste. 330, Stillwater, MN 55082 or the Madeline Island Public Library, La Pointe, WI 54850. The family would like to send special thanks to Dr. Bransford, Grace and all the nurses, staff and volunteers from Lakeview Hospice.