William "Bill" R. Dean
October 25, 1951 – May 23, 2026
A private graveside service is being held. Bill will be laid to rest at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park, South. Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice, in c/o the funeral home. The family wishes to express their gratitude to those who cared for Bill over the years.
Obituary
William R. Dean age 74 of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday morning, May 23, 2026. Bill was born in Kalamazoo on October 25, 1951, the son of Ralph F. and Edna A. (Wilson) Dean. Bill is survived by his siblings Ellen (Arthur Jack) Anderson, Carol (Jeff) Kisamore, and Tom Dean; nieces and nephews; and many friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Jeff Springer.
I took care of Bill in 2022-2023 when he received services through WMU. I always remember his love for cars and sharing pictures of my grandfather in stock car races with him or chatting with him and a group of other residents he knew at the start of each shift. It was a pleasure to have had the opportunity to know him, and I’m saddened to hear of his passing. ❤️