Donald L.D. Dean
January 11, 1912 — March 9, 2012
Donald L.D. Dean, 100, a life long resident of Marion, died Friday, March 9, 2012, at his grandson’s home in Anamosa. Services: 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2012, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Private family burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his son, Donald A. (Darlene) Dean of Marion; daughter-in-law, Jessel Dean; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Matilda; son, Lee Roy James Dean; grandson, Donald; great-granddaughter, Sarah; two sisters; and three brothers.
Don was born January 11, 1912 in rural Linn County, IA, the son of Albert and Pearl (Kenyon) Dean. He married Matilda Krizek on March 28, 1932 in Galena, IL. Don was a U.S. Army Veteran having served during WWII. He was a member of American Legion Post #298 of Marion. Don worked as a supervisor with the State of Iowa Highway Commission and the Department of Transportation for 38 years.
Don’s family wishes to extend a special thank you to Don’s daughter-in-law Jessel Dean, and his grandson James, for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be directed to Camp Courageous at: PO Box 418, 12007 190th Street, Monticello, IA, 52310-0418 in Don’s memory.
Survivors include his son, Donald A. (Darlene) Dean of Marion; daughter-in-law, Jessel Dean; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Matilda; son, Lee Roy James Dean; grandson, Donald; great-granddaughter, Sarah; two sisters; and three brothers.
Don was born January 11, 1912 in rural Linn County, IA, the son of Albert and Pearl (Kenyon) Dean. He married Matilda Krizek on March 28, 1932 in Galena, IL. Don was a U.S. Army Veteran having served during WWII. He was a member of American Legion Post #298 of Marion. Don worked as a supervisor with the State of Iowa Highway Commission and the Department of Transportation for 38 years.
Don’s family wishes to extend a special thank you to Don’s daughter-in-law Jessel Dean, and his grandson James, for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be directed to Camp Courageous at: PO Box 418, 12007 190th Street, Monticello, IA, 52310-0418 in Don’s memory.
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