Dede's first date with her husband, Bill, was to the Belle Plaine dump to shoot rats. Dede says she should have known then that her life would be adventurous. Dede was an executive assistant for most of her career - working for major software corporations with offices around the globe. In her last position, Dede's boss was in New York and she worked from her home office, often traveling to NYC. After she retired, she felt she needed something to do - to make a difference in someone's life - and she thought of Lester Prairie Schools! Dede says she's made many new friends, is proud to call this fantastic place home, and is grateful for the opportunity to be here. (We are glad you are here, too, Dede!)
Something you may not know about Dede is that she was a flight attendant twice - once for Eastern Airlines based out of New York, and again 20 years later for Republic Airlines based in Detroit. She is also a "retired" motorcycle mama. She and her husband Bill have navigated over 500,000 miles roaring around the country on their Harley.
Dede's favorite thing to do is be with her family where things are typically adventurous, often funny, generally fun, and so very special. She can't narrow down to a favorite movie, but loves all the sappy Hallmark movies that always turn out the same. Her favorite book is the Bible because it's a road map to life in all situations - sorrow, joy, hope, peace, defeat, and comfort. The stories are honest, truths are real, words are precious, and message is eternal.
