Ralph Dean Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 20, 2024, at the age of 78, Ralph Dean (Morning Sun, Iowa), born in Burlington, Iowa passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Floyd Dean and Darlene Dean (Bryant); and his brother Lonnie Dean. He is survived by: his wife Rose of Morning Sun; his son Michael Dean of Morning Sun; his grandchildren, Madison, Kirkland Dean (Alex Stijovic), Cassie Bowdre, Lacy, Zachary and Bailey Vaughn; his sisters, Ann Robinson (Rick) of Keosauqua and Trudy Hopkins of Ottumwa; and his siblings-in-law, Roger Brewer of Winfield and Roxanne Reeves (Bob) of Texas.
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.