Donald W. Dean

Donald W. Dean, 85, of Bloomfield, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at his residence. He was born April 1, 1922 in Bloomfield. He was the son of Frank C. and Betty Jeanette (Wines)) Dean. Upon graduation from Bloomfield High School in 1940, he enlisted in the army and served for four years, six months, and 26 days as a technical sergeant in Tunisia, Sicily, and Italy during WWII. He served under General Patton in Tunisia and General Mark Clark in Sicily and Italy. After earning six medal stars for dedicated service to his country, he returned home to Bloomfield where he married Betty Jo (Hasler) Dean. They had a daughter Nancy (Dean) Canty who is married to Michael Canty and a son David Dean who is married to Shannon (Edwards) Dean. He is also survived by two grandsons Adam and Ethan Dean. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He adored his family. He was a member of the Bloomfield First Baptist Church for 72 years. After 24 years, he retired from NSWC Crane. In 1978, he was elected State Representative and served 12 years in the Indiana State Legislature. He was a patriotic and civic minded man who loved and served his country wiith great pride. He was a life member of the Bloomfield American Legion post 196, D.A.V., Bloomfield Masonic Lodge F&AM #84, as well as the Scottish Rite and Zorat Temple of Terre Haute, Linton Elks, Greene County Shrine, and a 50 year member of the Bloomfield Lions Club. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Nancy Ellen Deam all of Bloomfield. Viewing will be held at Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield on Thursday, April 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Bloomfield First Baptist Church on Friday, April 6, at 1:00 p.m., with Rev Brent Meyer officiating. Viewing will also be held before the service at the church from 12 to 1 p.m. Burial will be in Grandview cemetery where military services will be performed by American Legion Post 196 of Bloomfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bloomfield First Baptist Church Building Fund. Online condolences are available at www.jenkinsfuneralhomes.com.

Donald W. Dean

April 1, 1922 - April 3, 2007