Mackenzie, George R.

From the Seventh Marines message board 12/27/05: "Roger King reports that George Mackenzie suffered a massive heart attack and died instantly."  George was an A/1/7 veteran of the Chosin Reservoir campaign. The family address is 10218 Cemetery Road, Pecatonica, IL 61063-9013.

Macy, Jack Edward

Jack Edward Macy, born December 6, 1929, died February 11, 2009.  He was a resident of Oakland, CA.  Jack, born to Arthur and Anna Macy, was the youngest of seven and is survived by his sister Bobbie Reginato and pre-deceased by Edna (Lane), Harold, Dorothy (Cronin), Charles and Arthur. He married Jean Mickleburgh, the love of his life, on June 12, 1955. Jack was the beloved father of Anna (Crvarich), Kevin, Matthew, Nancy (Levey) and Mark. He was a devoted, adoring and loving grandfather to Timothy, Lisa, Jack, Miles, Neil, Jacquelynn, Brian, Janie, Maggie, Reed and Riley. He was a wonderful father-in-law to John, Clare, Melanie, Bill, and Kirstin; a grandfather-in-law to Maura; and a caring uncle to many nieces and nephews. Jack was a surrogate father, mentor, and loyal friend to so many and all brought such joy and pride to his life. He attended Saint Mary's College High School and remained an active alumnus until his death.

Jack was an honored member of the United States Marine Corps, listed as one of the most decorated soldiers of the Korean War, receiving a Purple Heart, Silver Star and Distinguished Service Cross.  He was a member of the Legion of Valor and former member of G-3-5 Marines in Korea.

Jack was the owner of Macy Movers (founded by his father in 1915), where he worked six days a week until his death. Jack was a past president of the California Moving & Storage Association, the National Defense Transportation Association, and the Oakland Traffic Club and an active agent of Atlas Van Lines. Jack was very active in the community with benefactors including Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America, the American Heart Association, the Alameda Community Food Bank, the Cerebral Palsy Center, the Alameda County Blood Bank, and St. Lawrence O'Toole, just to name a few.

Jack was a man that dedicated his life to the service of country, family, friends, community and through all, found time to have fun and enjoy life to its fullest until the very end. He will be missed by so many. A mass will be held at St. Lawrence O'Toole Church, located at 3725 High Street in Oakland on Friday February 20th at 11 a.m. and a celebration in honor of his life immediately following. Those wishing to donate in his memory, please do so to your favorite charity or Hanna Boy Center, Sonoma, CA.

Martenhoff, James II

James Edward Martenhoff II died June 2, 2005 at the age of 85. He was an Associated Press war correspondent during the Korean War. He took a photo of Richard Coate that became famously known as "The Soldiers Watch." The image is etched on the surface of the Rensselaer County Korean War Memorial in Troy,  New York. The monument was dedicated in May of 1996.  The image was taken early in March of 1951 for AP release during the Easter Season, 1951.

Martin, Charles Elwood Sr.

From the Indianapolis Star, May 25, 2007:

Charles Elwood Martin, Sr. 75, Indianapolis, passed away May 23, 2007. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Charles served his country with distinction during the Korean War. He worked as a bus driver for the Indianapolis Transit Company for 15 years, prior to becoming the owner and operator of two Shell service stations at 16th and College and 34th and Keystone for ten years. He then worked as a truck driver. Charles lived at the Mozel Sanders Homes in the Meadows for twenty years, where he worked as the Maintenance Supervisor. He retired in 2001 from Consolidated Freight Trucking Company and was a member of Teamsters Union Local #135. Charles was preceded in death by five of his brothers and sisters, Otis Martin, Julia Bradley, Will Martin, Jesse Martin and Ethel Fowlkes, and a grandson, Benjamin Martin. Services will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 1 p.m. at Stuart Mortuary Chapel with calling from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stuart Mortuary. Interment will be at Crown Hill Cemetery. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Karen E. Martin and Sharon D. Martin; sons, Charles E. Martin, Jr. and Tony (Cheryl) Martin; grandchildren, Kimberly M. Martin, Erin D. Martin, April N. Martin and Charles E. Martin, III; great-granddaughter, Ji'Aire A. D. Martin; brother, John (Frozeen) Martin; sisters, Blanche Evans, Georgia B. Jackson, Susie Dartis and Lolita Thompson. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Stuart Mortuary.

Martin, J.W.

J.W. Martin died in November of 2005.  No further details are available for the KWE at this time.  He served in "C" Company (Seventh Marines)  in World War II and in the Air Wing in Korea.

May, Charles William

Col. Charles William May, Lansing, Michigan, served in the 1st Marine Division in Korea.  Colonel May commanded the 1st 90mm Anti-aircraft Battalion, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. On December 21, 1951, he was a passenger on a TBM-3R Avenger patrol bomber when his aircraft received a direct hit by anti-aircraft fire and crashed near Chorwon, North Korea. His remains were not recovered.  He was awarded the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star.

Medlin, Clarence J.

Clarence J. Medlen, 77, of Tolono, IL died February 21, 2008.  He was born December 9, 1930, in Tolono, the son of William and Clara Butz Medlen.  He married Marlene A. Goddard on May 22, 1954, in Arizona.  She preceded him in death on November 29, 1997.

Surviving are two sons, David W. (Laurie) Medlen of Tolono, and Donald J. (Kim) Medlen of Catlin, IL; two daughters, Diane E. (Mike) Lieb of Champaign, IL and Donna L. (Craig) Rosson of Tolono; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; brothers Edgar, Carl, Walter, and Jimmy Medlen; and sisters Joann McGuire and Flossie Nugent.  He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

Mr. Medlen was the Fire Chief of Tolono Fire Department, a member of VFW Tolono Post 1237, Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. Post 391, and was retired from Alltel.  He was the past president of the Community Workers of America Local 5070.

He was a veteran of the Korean War and a proud veteran of the United States Navy Seabees.  He loved fishing, woodworking, hunting, and his grandchildren.

Menna, Angelo

Angelo Menna, 79, of Basil Crossing, Cranston, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted and cherished husband for 56 years of the late Barbara L. (Greco) Menna. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Agnello and Antonetta (Verdecchia) Menna.

Angelo was Owner and President of Quonset Cities Service, Inc., an automotive repair facility in North Kingstown for 40 years before his retirement in 1997.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from March 1951 to October 1953. On October 23, 2004, Angelo was awarded The Distinguished Flying Cross medal by Senator Jack Reed in recognition of his heroic efforts as a B-29 Central Fire Control Gunner in the 93rd Bomb Squadron. While en route to North Korea, during an aerial mission on November 26, 1952, his aircraft experienced a major and near-catastrophic malfunction of the autopilot gyro causing the aircraft to suddenly dive. The resulting instant weightlessness caused the equipment and crew to be thrown about the aircraft. All of the bombs, with the exception of four, had broken loose from the racks and had fallen through the bomb bay doors. One 500-pound bomb and three other armed, photoflash bombs loosened but were hanging from the forward bomb rack. Angelo, without regard for his own safety and without a parachute, managed to release the four bombs and pushed them out of the bomb bay doors into the sea. Because of his extraordinary courage and exceptional skill, Airman Menna ultimately saved the lives of the eleven-member crew.

His selflessness and devotion to duty and responsibility were his guiding principles in his later roles as an extraordinary, husband, father, and grandfather.

Angelo is survived by his adoring daughters, Karen L. Menna with whom he lived, and Jamie G. DiMaio and her husband Leo of Cranston. He was the proud and cherished grandfather of Stephanie Grace, Angelica Marie, and Leo Angelo DiMaio. He was the brother of the late Katherine Oliver, Emma D'Ambra, Gaetano Menna, John Menna and Elaine DeMatteis. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Merna, Richard G.

Posted by the Merna Family:

"Our wonderful Brother Richard left us today [July 04, 2006], at 1:55 p.m. He was 71.  We were with our Rich since 1:00 o'clock this afternoon after getting a call that he was "not doing so good." He went into the hospital on June 2. He was there for four weeks, three of them in the CCU (Critical Care Unit) where he had three operations. He never knew we were there; we knew we were there.  He lived a devout Catholic life. He was one of the nicest guys you would ever hope to meet. He never married. He's with God tonight; we know that for a fact!  We lost a brother... We lost a Marine... today. He served his country on two tours in the Marine Corps, including almost 15 months in Korea.   He joins Roger Stanaitis, the brother of another St. Agnes Alumni, who died yesterday, as they travel together to their just rewards.  We miss him already... badly.  Please pray for both of them!  We lost a Marine today."  Richard Merna is pictured at right.

Obituary:
On Tuesday, July 4, 2006 of Clinton, MD. Beloved brother of Gerald F. (Dorothy) of Potomac Falls, VA, Robert P. of San Jose, CA, James E. (Suzanne) of Annapolis, MD and Locust Grove, VA, and Vivian Renoes (Al) of Sun City West, AZ, and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his brother, George, killed in action in WWII, and a younger brother, Thomas.

In his youth, along with his five brothers and a sister, Richard was raised at two Catholic institutions, St. Dominic's Home for Boys and Girls, Blauvelt, NY, and at St. Agnes Home for Boys, Sparkhill, NY.  He graduated from Tappan Zee High School in Piermont, NY in 1953.  He served two tours in the U.S. Marine Corps, from 1953-1958 and 1961-1962, including 15 months in Korea with the First Marine Division.  Upon his discharge, he attended the University of Maryland for three years where he was a member of the Newman Club and the Economic Discussion Club.  His part-time and subsequent full-time employment included the U.S. Post Office Dept., the Statler Hilton Hotel, the Interstate Commerce Commission, and the Internal Revenue Service.  He was a 100 percent disabled veteran.

Friends may visit with the family at LEE FUNERAL HOME, Branch Ave. and Coventry Way, Clinton MD. on Monday, July 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.  Prayers will be offered at 7 p.m.  Interment Tuesday, July 11 at 11 a.m. at Quantico National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dominican Sisters, 175 Route 340, Sparkhill, NY 10976, Attn: Sr. Peggy Scarano.

 

Merna, Robert Paul

Robert Paul Merna, 75, a retired California court reporter and Korean War navy veteran, died of cancer December 22, 2006, at his home in San Jose after a lengthy illness.  A long-time California resident, he previously lived in San Francisco, Moraga, and Walnut Creek.

He was born in New York City in 1931.  Along with five brothers and one sister, he was raised in two Dominican-run Catholic homes, St. Dominic's Home for Boys and Girls, Blauvelt, New York, and at St. Agnes Home for Boys, Sparkill, New York.  He attended Tappan Zee High School in Piermont, New York.

After completing high school in New York City, Mr. Merna enlisted in the U.S. Navy in May 1951.  He served five years on active duty, including 16 months in the Korean War.  He served aboard the destroyer escort USS McGinty (DE-365) on blockade and patrol duty in Wonsan Harbor, conducting numerous shore bombardments of Communist-held positions.  For his service, he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two battle stars, the China Service Medal (extended), the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.  Upon his discharge from the navy, he moved to the Bay area.  He was an avid sports fan and traveler.

Survivors include his brothers Gerald F. Merna, of Potomac Falls, Virginia, James E. Merna, of Annapolis, Maryland, and a sister, Vivian Rendes, of Sun City West, Arizona.  He leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, including Karen Hennessy and Roberta Moretti, both of San Jose.  Preceding him in death were his brothers George C. Merna, of New York City (killed in action in World War II), Richard G. Merna, of Clinton, Maryland, and Thomas G. Merna, of San Francisco.

A memorial mass will be offered for Mr. Merna at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 28, at Saint Christopher Parish, 1576 Curtner Avenue, San Jose.  Interment Friday, December 29 at 11:00 a.m. at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 West McCabe Road, Gustine, California.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dominican Sisters, 175 Route 340, Sparkill, New York 10976, Attn: Sr. Peggy Scarano.

(Posted 12/18/2010)

Michie, George Anderson Sr.

George Anderson Michie Sr., 77, of Fairfax, Virginia, died Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Maryland, after a short fight with lung and brain cancer. Born February 23, 1932, in Fairfax, he was the son of the late Thomas and Susan Wolford Michie. He was a decorated Korean War veteran of the U.S. Army. He was employed in the HVAC Industry in the metropolitan D.C. area for more than 35 years. He leaves his loving wife, Mary E. Newton Michie, whom he married, July 21, 1979; three brothers; three sisters; one daughter; two stepdaughters; two stepsons; and 10 grandchildren.

Millatti, Ross "Zottie"

Ross Anthony "Zottie" Millatti, 73, of Belleville, Illinois, died Thursday, June 30, 2005, at Jefferson Barracks  Veterans Administration Hospital following a long illness.

Mr. Millatti worked for many years at National City Stockyards and farmed in St. Clair County, Illinois. He was the past vice president of the Imjim Chapter of the Korean War Veteran's Association and was a U.S. Marine and a combat veteran of the Korean War where he served as an infantryman with E Company, Second Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment. Mr. Millatti participated in the Chosen Reservoir campaign, where he was wounded twice by enemy fire. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and several medals.

Discharged from the Marine Corps, Mr. Millatti returned to the metro area where he married Sandra Knapp on July 3, 1955 and raised a family of five children. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Millatti of Belleville; his children, Debra Ann Millatti of Ouray, Colorado, Ross Anthony Millatti Jr. of Maryland Heights, Karen Louise Martin of Lake St. Louis, John Knapp Millatti of Belleville, and Lisa Evelyn Anne Meyer of Columbia, Missouri; and four grandchildren, Jonathan and Farrah Reed of Valdosa, Georgia, Sarah Louise Wiest and Andrea Louise Wiest of St. Louis, Missouri.  Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at St. Henry's Catholic Church, Belleville. Interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery, Belleville.

Miller, James Woodrow

James Woodrow Miller, age 66 of Dayton, departed this life Tuesday, January 6, 1998 as a result of complications from surgery.  James was born in Hazard, Kentucky, February 10, 1931.  He was retired from Harrison Radiator and was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

He was proceeded in death by his father and mother, Galielo and Easter; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Pearl and Mary Woods; two brothers, Marvin and Arlas; a sister Edith; and a daughter Janice.  He was survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Lois; one daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Dennis Brewer; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Kim and Mike and Linda; son, Roger; six grandchildren, Sara, Joshua, Benjamin, Greg, Sean and Glenn; sister and brother-in-law, Pearl and husband; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis and Jeannie, Rufus and Dema, Thorton and Janice, and Earnest and Maxine; sister-in-law and husband, Fannie and David Henderson; brothers-in-law and wives, Clarence and Mamie Woods and Carl and Osie Woods; and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

We miss you and love you forever.

Miller, Paul "Leon" Sr.

Paul "Leon" Miller Sr. of Falls Creek, Pennsylvania died February 15, 2007.  Born October 18, 1932, a son of Robert Ivan and Bertha Gaynelle (Potts) Miller, he was married to Shirley Connor Miller.  She preceded him in death July 6, 2006. He was a graduate of the Falls Creek High School. He was a graduate of the National Radio Institute of Washington D.C. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War, serving with the 28th Infantry Division, A Battery, 229th Field Artillery from 1950-1952. He was deployed to Germany with the European Pact during the war.  He owned and operated Miller Electronics for 50 years. He was a 50-year member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and a 50-year member of the James J. Patterson Post 813, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed hunting, antiques and bottle digging.

Survivors include three sons: Lee Miller, Brian Miller, and Mark Miller; one daughter, Vicki Bundy; 12 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and two brothers, John Miller and Arman Miller.

Mooney, Frederick T.

Oakfield, New York – Frederick T. Mooney, 75, a Korean War Veteran, an avid airplane enthusiast and a cartoon artist died Saturday, March 10, 2007.  He was born July 23, 1931, in Stafford, a son of the late William H. and Pearl Valkenberg Mooney. Fred was employed with Lapp Insulator, in Le Roy, New York, for 42 years and was a member of the VFW of Oakfield. He served four years as a Navy corpsman and approximately 15 months of his corpsman duty with the 1st Marine Division in Korea as a front line Field Medical Technician.  While in the Navy, Fred was awarded a "Letter of Accommodation" for his excellent illustrations.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Florence A. Brumsted Mooney; two daughters, Roxanne Mooney of Oakfield and Rhonda (David) Waters of Albion; two sons, Robin (Linda) Mooney of Port Orange, Florida, and Ryan (Noreen) Mooney of Oakfield; a brother Jerold (Sue) Mooney of Penfield; a sister, Carol (Nelson) Stamp of Byron; eight grandchildren, Sara Rose, Zachary, Ryan, Patrick, Staci, Lisa, Michelle and Amy; several great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.  He was brother of the late William H. Mooney Jr. And Edmund, Richard "Jack" and Jerome Mooney.

Morin, Phil

The death of HM2 Hospital corpsman Phil Morin took place on August 16, 2006. Phil served in Korea through the battle of the "Hook" and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was buried on the 21st in Haydenville, MA.

Morris, David Gambrell

On September 4, 2011, decorated Korean war veteran and schoolteacher David Gambrell Morris passed away at the age of 82. He was survived by 5 children, 10 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

He was born on October 7, 1928, in Vian, Oklahoma, and spent his early life in Muskogee. The summer after he finished high school, he went down to Texas to work the oil fields. His Texas excursion was cut short when his sweetheart, Mary, wrote him a letter saying things weren’t going to work out. Unwilling to let the girl he met at Baptist dance night go, he immediately returned to Muskogee and convinced her otherwise. When she asked why, he said her cooking was just too good to pass up. Using the funds from the pawning of his most expensive possession, his trumpet, he eloped with Mary and married her that same day. The night after the ceremony, they each returned to their own family’s houses, undoubtedly full of new plans.

Soon enough they had enough money to get the trumpet back, and their own place too, and the future looked rosy. But when the Korean War broke out, David was shipped off to the Far East. Mary was left at home, an event that caused her to hold a grudge against President Truman for the rest of her life.

David shipped out as part of the 45th Infantry Division of the Oklahoma National Guard in September 1950 at the age of 21, and served as a field radio operator until May 1952. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge, the UN Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star, and the Army Occupation Medal (Japan). The 45th Infantry Division spent most of its time during the war defending an area of the front lines called Old Baldy Hill from Chinese forces. Old Baldy Hill is today located in the demilitarized zone between the two Koreas, 80 km due north of downtown Seoul. David said that he spent most of his time in Korea camped out in a line of foxholes, listening to distant artillery fire. He came back with frostbite and impaired hearing, but otherwise fine.

David Morris in South Korea on deployment as part of the 45th Infantry Division.
After he returned from the war, David got his Master’s degree in education and taught high school math and science courses for the next 40 years. The reunited couple quickly produced five children and a million stories. One of their daughters, Kathy, went to school and became a teacher herself. She married a man who had served as an Air Force intelligence officer monitoring the Korean DMZ for suspicious activity. Eventually they had three sons. The oldest traveled to Korea as well to do some writing. He also learned to play his grandfather’s trumpet, and hopes to pawn it some day too.

David Gambrell Morris was well-known in his later years for his skill at the piano, the trumpet, and the harmonica. He and his wife Mary could, and did, give impromptu concerts on many occasions. He was also a well-known math tutor in the town of Muskogee after his retirement. He knew a lot of good stories, and I’m going to miss him.

Morris, Ralph D.

My dad, Ralph D. Morris, age 66, died on August 22, 1999, after an eight-year battle with cancer. He served during the Korean War 1950- 1953 with the United States Army. He joined the Army when he was 17 years old out of Bloomington, Indiana.  Upon discharge he got a ride with a buddy and came up to Wisconsin.

He got a job in West Bend, Wisconsin, where he met my mother, Geraldine Vujnovich. They married and had five children. Ralph was owner of Morris Radio & TV for many years. In the 1960's he moved to California were he was a long-haul truck driver until service-related problems forced him to choose other employment.

He moved to Texas and was a landscaper and an animal control officer. In 1991, he was diagnosed with Prostrate Cancer.  Ralph was very involved in the VA.  He volunteered for several experimental drugs for his cancer.

He moved to Fond du Lac by Wisconsin to be with his daughter and grandchildren.  He lived the last 7 years of his life with his children and grandchildren, whom he loved dearly.  He was the greatest Dad and Grandfather in the world. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him dearly. - Deb Schuette

Mullens, James George "Moon"

HUNTSVILLE — James George "Moon" Mullens was born Oct. 8, 1918, and passed away on June 16, 2010, at the age of 91.

He is survived by his son, Ronnie Mullens of Baytown; former wife, Bernice Pumphrey Mullens of Houston; sister, Nina Wotipka of Highlands; brother, Neal Morris Mullens and wife Mildred of Huntsville; two granddaughters, Tracie Mullens and Tahnee Cornelius (husband Kyle) of Baytown; four great-grandchildren, Cody Mullens, Cole Mullens, Baylee Cornelius and Lawson Cornelius all of Baytown; and a number of nieces and nephews.

George was a member of Baytown (formerly Goose Creek) Masonic Lodge for 35 years. He was in the National Guard in 1941, and when war broke out, and the National Guard was turned over to the Army, Mullens served until the war was won in 1945. He then joined the Reserves in 1945 and served in the Korean War from 1951 until the war was over. He was a Master Sergeant and received an Honorable Discharge.

After his service to the military, George went into the Exxon service station business in Baytown, working in that field for approximately 40 years before retiring and moving to Huntsville. George was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He loved his church and his church friends and also loved his friends at the Senior Center, where he played dominoes.

A memorial service was held at Calvary Baptist Church on FM 190, Huntsville, TX at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 24, 2010.

Mulligan, Dean E.

Dean E. Mulligan, 82, of Tuscola, Illinois, passed away at 3:52 a.m. Thursday (Sept. 29, 2011) at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 600 E. Northline Road, Tuscola, with the Rev. Jason Braaten officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 S. Main Street, Tuscola. Graveside services with military rites accorded will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at the Gridley Cemetery, Gridley.

Mr. Mulligan was born on Jan. 26, 1929, in Gridley, the son of Edward and Mary Kent Mulligan. He married Joan Wright on June 5, 1955, in Chenoa. She survives. Other survivors include his children, Cheryl (Dave) Bozarth of Tuscola, Jody (Mark) Furlong of Milwaukee, Wis., Terry Mulligan of Kelso, Wash., and Mindy Mulligan of Portland, Ore.; five grandchildren, Jordan Bozarth, Justin (Aja) Bozarth, Ryan Furlong, Lauren Furlong and Caitlin Furlong; one great-granddaughter, Isabel Bozarth; brother, Ronald Mulligan of Marysville, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother-in-law, Eileen and Lyle Todd.

Dean was the manager of Tuscola Cooperative Grain Company for eight years before starting with Principal Life Insurance Company. He was with the agency for 40 plus years, retiring in 2003.

He was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Tuscola, where he served as an Elder and on various boards and committees. He was a member of both the Tuscola Rotary Club and Gridley VFW. He was also a past Tuscola city council member. He was a longtime supporter of his children and grandchildren's high school and college activities and events.

Dean served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Dean went to Korea as a buck private and through battlefield promotions was honorably discharged as a sergeant first class. He received numerous commendations and medals. He was a survivor of Outpost Harry, which was a nine-day battle in which the defenders of Outpost Harry were outnumbered by the Chinese 30 to 1. Throughout the bitter battle, hand-to-hand fighting ensued in the trenches surrounding the Outpost. For the first time in the annals of U.S. military history, five rifle companies received the prestigious Distinguished Unit Citation for the outstanding performance of their shared mission.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza III, Suite 906, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Tuscola, 600 E. Northline Road., Tuscola, IL 61953 or Provena Hospice Group, 1499 W. Park, Urbana, IL 61801.