Died Saturday September 19, 2020 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair.
Dean was born November 12, 1930 in Fremont to Albert and Anna 'Johnson' Christensen. He was raised in North Bend then at the age of 9 moved to Plainview where he graduated from High School. Dean married Doris Blank on March 18, 1949 and they moved to Fremont. While living in Fremont Dean started working at Hormel. The couple then moved to Hooper. Dean continued to work at Hormel for 19 years before starting Deano's Bar in Hooper which he operated for 21 years until retiring.
Dean loved to camp, fish and boat, but most of all he loved his family. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper and served as a Fireman for several years on the Hooper Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors:
Wife Doris of Fremont
Children LaVonne Ryan of Omaha
Diane (Tom) Wagner of Hooper
Dan (Cindy) Christensen of Austin, TX.
Grandchildren Richard (Jennifer) Dorfmeyer, Sean (Erin) Ryan, Shannon (David) Stamper,
Kelly (Andrew) Jackson, Kris (Becky) Wagner, Peter (Pam) Christensen, Carrie (Ryan) Jackson,
Jamie (Bob) Chapman, Chad (Tina) Lovald.
Great-grandchildren Cole, Bailey, Quillan, Evan, Carson, Delaney, Lexi, Landen, Tanner, Hannah,
Cameron, Ava, Emma, Riley, Reece.
Sister-in-law Delores Robinson of Foster, NE.
Dean was preceded in death by a daughter Shirley Kothenbeutel, parents, 7 brothers and 1 sister.
The funeral will be Thursday, 10:30am, September 24, 2020 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, the Rev. Casey Lieneman will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hooper Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Hooper Volunteer Fire Department. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3pm to 7pm with the family present 5pm to 7pm at Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel in Hooper. Masks are strongly suggested at both the visitation and funeral service.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
If you were unable to attend the service please copy and paste the following link to view the service:
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Condolences(7)
Josh Patrick
Fremont, NE Thursday, September 24, 2020 Diane and family - so sorry to hear about Deano. I enjoyed getting to know him and hearing his life story last year. Your family is in my thoughts. Josh PatrickJeannine Moeller
Hooper, NE Thursday, September 24, 2020 Thinking of you as you mourn the loss of your Dad. May God grant you strength and peace now and in the days you come.With sympathy,
Lynn & Jeannine
Mary & Frank Rosati
Beavercreek, OH Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Our sincerest sympathies go out to the entire family, especially Lavonne, Sean, Shannon. It's never easy but take heart you shared his life for all these years. We hope the many memories you have give you a smile & some peace. Love ❤️....Mary & Frank
Joyce Chritensen Henke
Fremont, NE Tuesday, September 22, 2020 You certainly left your mark on family and friends, Uncle Deano! So many fun times. You really did a lot to keep the family together over the years. I will always enjoy my memories of you.My love to Lavonne, Diane, Dan and their families.
Connie Gibbs
Carthage, IL Tuesday, September 22, 2020 The news of Uncle Deano's passing saddens my heart. I'm sorry I won't be able to make it back for the service as you know I just moved to Illinois. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Uncle DeanoLove,
Connie
Nancy Larsen
Fremont, NE Monday, September 21, 2020 Thoughts and prayers to Dean's family.Nancy Heller
Lincoln, NE Monday, September 21, 2020 Sending my sincere condolences to all of Deano's family. I pray God will give you His Comfort and Peace now and in the days ahead. I hope your special memories will cause you to smile when you are feeling sad. God Bless you.