Dean grew up on a farm outside of Palmyra and graduated from Palmyra High School. After graduation he attended Ag College at the University of Nebraska and then went into the United States Army and served our great country from 1953-1955. He then went to work for NC+ Hybrids for 39 years until his retirement in 1998.
Dean was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and family man. He loved raising and breeding Iris for 20 years after retiring. He was also very active in the Northeast Rotary club where he served many offices and was president for a few years.
Family members include his wife of 51 years, Judy; his children, daughter Deena (Russ), son Larry (Barb), daughter Lisa, son Brad (Helen), and son Brian (Shelly); 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; sisters Sue (Gary) and Pam (Don).
Proceeded in death by his parents; son, Mark; siblings, Dolly, Winnie, and Shirley; grandson, Nicholas; and great grandson Everett.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday November 27th at Elmwood Christian Church, 311 N 5th street, Elmwood, Nebraska, 68349
No visitation
Memorials to Northeast Rotary Club or Lincoln Food Bank.