Donald G. Dean

Donald G. Dean, 86, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born to the late Walter and Edna (White) Dean in rural Allen County on May 15, 1935. Mr. Dean worked for and retired from Dana in Fort Wayne after 31 years. He was also a member of the Cedar Canyon Volunteer Fire Department. Donald enjoyed camping, traveling, and volunteering for Turn Stone Ramp Builders. He is survived by his daughters, Julia “Julie” Gaff and Patricia “Patty” (Roger) Apple; sons, Donald (Sara) Dean II and Steven Dean; step children, Brenda Anderson, Deb Kage, Sue (Kim) Snyder, Marvin (Linda) Bowman, Rita (Robert) Odquist and Kelley (Roger) Bowman-Smith; sister, Joan (Paul) Kitzmiller; nine grandchildren; thirteen step grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and twelve step great-grandchildren.Donald was also preceded in death by his first wife, Loretta Dean; second wife, Joan Dean; and sister, Donna Tucker. Funeral Services will be Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 11 AM at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 Saint Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835. Calling will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2022 from 4 PM to 8 PM at the Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Leo Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association. Fond memories may be shared at www.HockemeyerMillerFH.com.