Alan Dean Schakel Obituary
The passing of Alan Dean Schakel of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, born in Oelwein, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 2, 2024 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Alan Dean Schakel to show support.
Though Alan Dean has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Minnekus and Delores Schakel (Flaugh) of Mt. Ida, AR. He is survived by: his daughters, Julie Finch of Des Moines, IA and Jennifer Dean of Indianapolis, IN; his brother Leonard Schakel (Corky); his sister-in-law Sally of Lakeland, MN; his sister Marilyn Cloutier of Stillwater, MN; and his grandchildren, Rowyn Finch, Alex Finch, Annika Dean and Quentin Dean. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, a grandniece, and grandnephews.
Memorials preferred to Habitat for Humanity or your favorite charity.
