Jeffrey L Ditlevson, 54, of Mantorville, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at his home.

Jeff was born Dec. 17, 1963, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Lynwood and Donna (Allen) Ditlevson. He graduated from Blooming Prairie High School with the Class of 1982 and went on to attend Mankato State University. Jeff worked at Blount in Owatonna, and McNeilus Steel, Inc., in Dodge Center, Minnesota, for many years and most recently Rochester Meat Company in Rochester, Minnesota. In 2000, he married Jessica Stocks and later divorced. Two wonderful kids were born from this marriage.

Jeff was a wonderful dad to his two kids, Kaya and Brady. His children were the most important part of his life. He greatly enjoyed spending time with them, attending and helping to coach their sporting events. He loved the simple things in life like throwing a football or playing catch in the back yard or just hanging out. Jeff was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. He enjoyed attending many different sporting events, fishing with his high school buddies and spending time with his family. He cared deeply for others and always placed their concerns before his own. He was always there for others whenever needed. He was the one that people would be drawn to in a crowd with his laugh, quick wit and funny stories. Jeff’s contagious personality and warm smile will be forever missed by all that knew him.

Jeff is survived by his daughter, Kaya and son Brady, of Kasson, Minnesota; his mother, Donna Ditlevson of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota; three brothers, Dan Ditlevson of Prior Lake, Minnesota, Rick (Karen) Ditlevson of Owatonna, and Scott (Diane) Ditlevson of Byron, Minnesota; three sisters, Debbie Krell of Las Vegas, Nevada, Shelly (Scott) Noble and Lori (Tim) Pirkl of Blooming Prairie; nieces and nephews, Angie McDonald, Brad (Brooke) Krell, Christopher (Michelle) Ditlevson, Josh Ditlevson, Chad (Tram) Ditlevson, Cory Ditlevson, Kassandra Hill, Whitney Noble, Jordan Noble, Rachel Pirkl and Heather Pirkl; seven great-nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Lynwood Ditlevson in 1981; and his sister-in-law, Kathy Ditlevson in 2013.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, at the Community Celebration Church in Kasson. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Community Celebration Church in Kasson and will continue on Wednesday morning from 9-11 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in the St. Columbanus Cemetery in Blooming Prairie. Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.worlein.com.