Richard (Dick) Lyle Dean

Dick was born June 9, 1928 in a house in Hastings to Lyle and Gladys Dean.

Dick graduated from Hastings High School in 1946 and immediately joined the Navy, serving aboard the USS Iowa until his discharge in 1948 in Seattle, Washington.

Dick worked for Hartz Mountain Corporation, retiring in 1987. After retiring he drove for auto dealerships in Hastings.

Dick volunteered at Pennock Hospital Lifeline, changing batteries and each month calling clients to check their machines buttons until automated computers took over. He also would assist gift shop ladies, as needed, with setting up shelves, etc. for the Christmas show.

Dick married Alice Wood Acker, June 6, 1964, 50 years ago, enjoying many years together. They enjoyed taking many trips to our many states in our great United States, visiting most of them.

Dick was an avid reader, spent many hours at our old library. He was also a fan of U of M Football, Red Wing Hockey and Indy 500 going to 38 races and many time trials.

The enjoyment in his life was his wife, children, grandchildren and many friends.

Dick leaves to mourn, his wife, Alice, daughter, Kimberlee (Jeff) Dingman from Freeport, son, Jon (Julie) Dean from Houghton Lake, daughter, Donna (Doug) Ridgway from Jacksonville, FL, Bonna (Jerry) Perrin from Scotts, son, Doug (Norma) Acker, Dennis (Linda) Acker from Dallas, Texas, 18 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, his sister, LaRae (William) Lord from Grand Rapids and brother, David (Dianna) Dean, a sister-in-law, Dorothy Dean from Howard City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and daughter, Terese and brother, Darrell.

Cremation has taken place, as were his wishes.

In Lieu of flowers, you may remember Dick to Hastings Library or the First United Methodist Church, Restoration of Dome Fund.

Dick's service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Saturday March 15, 2014 at 11:00 am. A one hour visitation will be held prior to the memorial service at 10:00 am. Rev. Don Spachman will officiate the service. A luncheon will follow the funeral service at the church.