David Bowen Ferrell

David "Dub" Ferrell, age 86, of Annandale, died on Saturday, June 3, 2023, with family at his side, at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in Annandale with Rev. Tyler LaGrave officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Annandale. Visitation will be held 3-7 p.m. on Thursday and 10-11 a.m. on Friday, both at the church. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Zion Lutheran Church in Annandale.

David Bowen Ferrell was born March 10, 1937, in Minneapolis to Keith and Rachel (Bowen) Ferrell. He grew up in Annandale and was proud to be a lifelong resident. Growing up, he and his brother worked for their dad in the gravel pits. This started a lifelong passion for anything related to dirt, gravel and rock. He graduated from Annandale High School with the Class of 1955. During school Dub especially enjoyed sports and music. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Mortuary Science from the University of Minnesota. On June 21, 1959, he was united in marriage to the absolute love of his life, Judith Hart, at Zion Lutheran Church in Annandale; they were the first wedding to take place in the present sanctuary.

They lived in Annandale, purchasing Dunton Funeral Home, which they owned and operated for 20 years prior to selling the company in 1980 to the Dingmanns. Dub became active in Real Estate with Ferrell Co. As a way to support his lifelong love of dirt, Dub owned and operated Annandale Rock Products, Mid-MN Hot Mix, and Mid-MN Concrete. The businesses are still owned and operated by the Ferrell family. Through all their ventures, Dub and Judy worked as a team; Dub kept the business end of everything in order while Judy was his rock that kept everything else together.

Dub was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Annandale and a former member of the Annandale Lions Club. He proudly served on the Board at Zion Lutheran Church, the Annandale City Council, and the Annandale School Board. Everything Dub loved, he loved to the fullest, his faith, his family, his work, FOX News, Lawrence Welk, and his ever-present handkerchief. Dub never had a shortage of opinions to share with others whether they asked to hear them or not. Dub's door was always open; he enjoyed sharing a gimlet or glass of wine, and a good story with anyone that walked by the porch. His greatest love was for his wife, family, and his God.

Dub is survived by his children, Sue (Amanuel) Abeje of Minneapolis, Tim (Teresa) of Annandale, and Jon (Misty) of South Haven; 6 grandchildren, Samuel and Joseph Abeje, Christina (Ben) Lacina, Nathan, Daniel, and Alexandra Ferrell; sisters-in-law, Deedee Ferrell and Carleen Hart; nieces and nephews, Sarah and Josh Hart, Rick Anderson, Keith, Kris, and Kim Ferrell. Dub was preceded in death by his wife, Judy; parents, Keith Ferrell and Rachel Ferrell-Bryant; brother, Dana Ferrell; and brother-in-law, Jim Hart.

Dub's grandchildren will serve as the casket bearers. Kathy Murphy will provide the music for the service. Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Annandale.

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