Longtime Canby, MN Resident Eugene DeWit Dies at 97

Memorial service scheduled for March 21st at First Presbyterian Church

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Eugene 'Gene' DeWit, a 97-year-old resident of Canby, Minnesota, passed away on February 14, 2026 at the Sanford Canby Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on March 21st at 11:00am at the First Presbyterian Church in Canby, with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Why it matters

DeWit was a longtime member of the Canby community, having lived there for many decades. His passing marks the end of an era for the town and his memorial service will be an opportunity for friends, family, and neighbors to come together and honor his life.

The details

Eugene 'Gene' DeWit passed away at the age of 97 at the Sanford Canby Medical Center on February 14, 2026. A memorial service has been scheduled for March 21st at 11:00am at the First Presbyterian Church in Canby, Minnesota, with visitation one hour prior to the service. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Houseman Funeral Home, Birk Chapel in Canby.

  • Eugene DeWit passed away on February 14, 2026.
  • The memorial service will be held on March 21, 2026 at 11:00am.

The players

Eugene 'Gene' DeWit

A 97-year-old longtime resident of Canby, Minnesota who passed away on February 14, 2026.

First Presbyterian Church

The church in Canby, Minnesota where DeWit's memorial service will be held.

Houseman Funeral Home, Birk Chapel

The funeral home in Canby, Minnesota that has been entrusted with the arrangements for DeWit's memorial service.

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The takeaway

The passing of Eugene 'Gene' DeWit marks the end of an era for the Canby, Minnesota community, where he had been a longtime resident. His memorial service will be an opportunity for the town to come together and honor his life and legacy.