Ralph Dean

Ralph Dean

Morning Sun

Ralph Dean, 78, of Morning Sun, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at his home. A Celebration of Life for Ralph was held on Friday, May 24, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Kerr Spot in Morning Sun. A memorial has been established for the Morning Sun American Legion in Ralph’s name. Sympathy notes may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com. Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Morning Sun are caring for Ralph’s arrangements and his family.

Ralph Dean was born on November 7, 1945 in Burlington, the son of Floyd and Darlene (Bryant) Dean. Ralph was a 1964 graduate of Morning Sun High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. On December 7, 1968, Ralph was united in marriage to Rosalie Brewer at Grace Methodist Church in Burlington. Ralph worked for various companies as a truck driver, retiring from National By-Products (Darling International). Ralph was a member of the Morning Sun American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards and woodworking. Ralph’s talents of woodworking and making of fishing poles were often shared with others through benefits where he donated them or gave them to his friends. Ralph’s family of his wife, son and grandchildren as well as his friends were all very dear to him and he was very proud of their accomplishments.

Ralph will be deeply missed by his wife, Rose of Morning Sun; son, Michael Dean of Morning Sun; grandchildren, Madison and Kirkland (Alex Stijovic) Dean, Cassie Bowdre, Lacy, Zachary and Bailey Vaughn; sisters, Ann (Rick) Robinson of Keosauqua and Trudy Hopkins of Ottumwa; brother-in-law, Roger Brewer of Winfield and sister-in-law, Roxanne (Bob) Reeves of Texas.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Lonnie Dean.