Banner Elk, NC - Mr. Daniel Joseph Dehen, age 72, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 12, 2023, at his home.  Born January 21, 1951, in Anoka, Minnesota, he was a son of the late Joseph Francis and Lucille Maxine Miller Dehen.  Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by a nephew, Antonio Perfetti.

Daniel was a Leathersmith by trade and was quoted saying, "When I work with my leather, my tools are an extension of my hand."  He was a Patron at Banner Elk Christian Fellowship and a Samaritan's Purse volunteer.

He is survived by his two children, Jon Dehen and wife Cara of Boone, NC; Jessica Dehen and husband Derek Rynbrand of Durango, CO; 6 sisters, Linda Bieser and husband Winston of Albert Lea, MN; Elizabeth Walton and husband Daniel of Hazen, AR; Merry Breen and husband Daniel of Ramsey, MN; Catherine Hulegaard and husband Alvin of Andover, MN; Theresa Perfetti and husband Gino of Ham Lake, MN; Margaret Prosser and husband Christopher of Maple Grove, MN; 2 brothers, Stephen (Steve) Dehen and wife Nila of Ramsey, MN; and John Dehen and wife Julie of Ramsey, MN.  He is also survived by over 30 nieces and nephews and over 60 great nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Daniel's life will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Banner Elk Christian Fellowship in Banner Elk with Pastor Alan Yawn officiating.

Please follow this link for Memorial Contributions. https://gofund.me/2f094922

Online condolences may be sent to the Dehen Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral Service of Boone is in charge of arrangements.