Aaron Robert Dean aged 43, of Dallas, TX, passed away unexpectedly on 12/28/2021. He graduated from Forest Hills Northern High School, Grand Rapids, MI in 1997. He most recently served with the Dallas Fire and Rescue Department since April 2015. His hearty laugh and generous heart were his beautiful gifts to all that knew him. He loved football, good BBQ, and any opportunity to help someone in need. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Gary and Ricki Dean; brother, Troy M. Dean; sister and brother-in-law, Kaci and Steven Schwenk; nieces, Mary Kathryn Dean, and Rubi Mae Schwenk; nephew, Thomas Aaron Dean. A Dallas Fire & Rescue memorial candlelight service will take place on Wednesday, January 5th at 6:30pm EST on Facebook Live. Services in Michigan will be held in his honor on Saturday, January 15th at 1pm EST at Hart United Methodist Church, Hart, MI. Luncheon to follow. Private interment will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery, Shelby, MI at a later date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made to the First Responder’s Children’s Foundation.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.laurellanddallas.com for the Dean family.
