David Leslie Dean, age 76, of Medina, passed away March 30, 2019. He was born February 7, 1943, in Cleveland, OH to the late Harmon and Winnie (nee Smarr) Dean.
David was a U.S. Army and Civil Air Patrol Veteran. He retired from IBEW #71 after 31 years. He was a member of the Rochester Gun Club. David enjoyed hunting, fishing, and motor home traveling; but he especially loved spending time with his family.
He will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Betty (nee Valentine); children, Brian (Theresa) Dean, Donna (Jeff) Grey, Dawn Porter (Michael Webb), and David Dean; brother, Richard (Beverly) Dean; grandchildren, Cody, Brian, Derrick, Kally (Dan), Matthew, DeAndrea, Adam, Nick, Andrew; and great-granddaughter, Luna.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Clarence (Bud) Dean and sister, Marie Bolton.
Friends may join the family for visitation Wednesday, April 3, 2019, from 2:00 to 4:00PM and 6:00 to 8:00PM at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 3477 Medina Road, Medina, OH 44256. A Funeral Service will be held for David Thursday, April 4, at 9:30AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville, OH.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David’s name to American Lung Association, National Direct Response Headquarters, 1200 Hosford Street, Suite 101, Hudson, WI 54016-9316