Delbert Allen Dean

DEAN, FLETHCHER, SCHWERIN

Posted By: Stacy Bliesener (email)
Date: 12/3/2014 at 22:19:17

Delbert Allen Dean, 84, of Mediapolis, died at 5:52 PM Monday, December 1, 2014, at his home.

Born April 30, 1930, in Mediapolis, he was the son of Allen and Grace Ann Dean. On June 24, 1950, he married Dorothy Elaine Fletcher in Iowa City. She died May 14, 2014.

Delbert worked for General Electric for 30 years, PRP in Mediapolis, J.I. Case Co, and Klein Manufacturing. He drove the school bus for the Mediapolis Community School District. He lived and worked on the Dean family farm a century farm.

He was a graduate of Huron High School.

He served in the U.S. Naval Reserves.

He enjoyed gardening, hunting, and working on the family farm. He also enjoyed going to the Steamboat Senior Center and the Dancing Barn in Mt. Pleasant, where he loved to dance.

Survivors include one son, Larry Dean of Burlington, one daughter, Brenda Schwerin of Mediapolis, five grandchildren, Matthew Dean, Jeff Dean, Martha Dean, Skyler Schwerin, and Emily Schwerin; two great-grandchildren, Greyson Dean, and Harlan Schwerin; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife he was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and one brother.

Visitation will be from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM Friday, December 5, 2014 at Thielen Funeral Home. Cremation will be entrusted to the care of Thielen Crematory following the visitation. The family will be present from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Thielen Funeral Home.

The memorial service for Mr. Dean will be 10:00 AM Saturday, December 6, 2014, at Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Wally Reynolds officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Thielen Funeral Home following the service.

A memorial has been established.

http://www.thielenfuneralhome.com/obituary?id=1457111
 

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