Dear Diana, Mandy, Jenny and Adam, Dean could walk right out of that picture in the Obituaries, it such a good picture of him. I am so so sorry for you and the rest of your family. He was such a caring family man and a diligent worker. He poured lots of energy into your family. Diana, you and Dean were a great team! I admired your example of a caring couple and in parenting your children. Seeing his picture in the Obituaries came as a shock. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. fondly, Kate

Posted by Kate Miller on March 5, 2019

Diana and children, we are saddened to learn of Dean passing on. He was such a kind and good man. Praying for our Lord to comfort you Bill and Linda

Posted by Bill and Linda Wellenkamp on March 3, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss. Dean was a wonderful guy,husband and father and one of the nicest men in this world. Our prayers go out to you and your family. Diana, I know we've lost touch over the years, but I do remember when we had classes together in high school(I still run into Mr. Brinks), visited both of you with my boys when both of our children were small and I bought my Rambler American from you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. I know that the loss takes time to heal, but the memories of your life together keep Dean alive in your heart forever.

Posted by Lynn Shepard(Harger) on March 3, 2019

Diana and family, I am so sorry to hear of Dean's passing. He had an incredible smile and laugh. He showed his love for all of you every time I talked with him. It has been just three months since I lost John. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Posted by Peggy Davidson on February 28, 2019

If you are blessed, you enjoy friends for a lifetime; friends that are truly like family. Diane, Mandy, Jenni, Adam, Michelle, Brynn, Zoey, and extended family, we have been blessed to share in your lives for many years. We have been friends forever. We love you and will always miss Dean. We will miss family get togethers with Dean: Bimbo's, the Toledo Zoo trips, Christmas lights, kids playing together, and celebrating birthdays and holidays through the years. Now when we get together, we will leave plenty of space in our hearts for Dean to join us! We will remember his laugh, his kindness, and his big bear hugs. He was a wonderful friend and we love him and we will miss him. We will always be here for you whenever you need us! Dave, Brenda, Nick and Molly Merkel

Posted by Merkel on February 28, 2019

I will miss hearing you laugh and saying 'Golly sakes' . I will always remember seeing you in suspenders, Uncle Dean, just like grandpa use to wear. I love you and i am so thankful you are my Uncle!!

Posted by Deanna Nowakowski Colvin on February 27, 2019

Diana, Mandy, Jenny and Adam - While writing this I can’t help but feel an overarching sense of sadness at Dean’s passing but at the same time I can’t help but smile when I think of him. His smile, his laugh, his drive and passion for a job well done, his love of family and friends; all of these things that made Dean such a great guy I will remember throughout my life. While we won’t be able to attend Dean’s celebration of life, Ellen and I want you all to know that we will be praying that you feel the presence of God and a peace that only He can provide. Our love to each of you!

Posted by Tom Schriemer on February 27, 2019

Diana, Mandy, Jen and Adam, I am so sorry to hear of Deannie's passing. He was such an amazing man and I loved his big hugs! I have many happy memories of wonderful pig roasts at his home when I was newly married (and PG with my first child) and then when he started dating Diana and their wedding. I will miss running into him at Meijer! My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Posted by Deborah Lawson on February 27, 2019