Dean Dunham Sr
March 10, 1928 — March 17, 2015
Dean Dunham Sr
Dean Roland Dunham, Sr. age 87, of Elsie, Michigan passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Owosso, Michigan on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael O'Brien officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, Michigan. Rosary will be prayed on Wednesday at 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home, with Deacon Gary Edington officiating.
Dean was born in Elsie, Michigan on March 10, 1928, the son of Dewitt Dale and Thelma Blanche (Wright) Dunham. He graduated from Elsie High School with the class of 1946. On July 16, 1949 Dean married Gertrude (Tribfelner) in Angola, Indiana.
Dean was a rural mail carrier for the Post office in Elsie for 21 years. Dean also worked for Aurora Gasoline Company, Elsie plant for 10 years and Federal Mogul, St. Johns for 12 years. He was involved in the Elsie Ambulance Service for over 20 years as a driver. He was also a Cub Scout & Boy Scout leader, and he was a former coach for pony & little league teams in Elsie. Dean worked at Holy Family Catholic Church in Ovid from 1984 – 2000. He worked years on the Bingo Crew, was a Head of an Usher Team and was a Member of Hazel's
K of C Cook Team in Owosso. Dean also worked helping Floyd Kibby with Maintenance, and then took on the job completely for years after to help the Parish.
Dean mowed lawns in Elsie for senior citizens and was a recipient of the Edgar A. Guest Award, from the Masonic Lodge in Elsie. He resided all of his life in Elsie, Michigan and was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, the K of C, and the Men's Club of St. Paul's Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife Gertrude Dunham of Elsie, MI, 2 daughters; Thelma and Basil Janes, Mary Dunham and fiancé, Steve Weiderer, grandson Scott and Melissa Rubey, 2 great grandsons; Scott & Hunter, brother Duane and Jerri Wright of Kentucky, and 4 step granddaughters. Dean was predeceased by his parents, his son Dean Jr. step grandson Paul Janes, and several aunts and uncles.
Memorials may be made to WOES Polka Palace or your local Boy Scout Troop. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, Michigan.
Read Dean Dunham Sr.'s Obituary and Guestbook on smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Owosso, Michigan on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 10:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael O'Brien officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, Michigan. Rosary will be prayed on Wednesday at 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home, with Deacon Gary Edington officiating.
Dean was born in Elsie, Michigan on March 10, 1928, the son of Dewitt Dale and Thelma Blanche (Wright) Dunham. He graduated from Elsie High School with the class of 1946. On July 16, 1949 Dean married Gertrude (Tribfelner) in Angola, Indiana.
Dean was a rural mail carrier for the Post office in Elsie for 21 years. Dean also worked for Aurora Gasoline Company, Elsie plant for 10 years and Federal Mogul, St. Johns for 12 years. He was involved in the Elsie Ambulance Service for over 20 years as a driver. He was also a Cub Scout & Boy Scout leader, and he was a former coach for pony & little league teams in Elsie. Dean worked at Holy Family Catholic Church in Ovid from 1984 – 2000. He worked years on the Bingo Crew, was a Head of an Usher Team and was a Member of Hazel's
K of C Cook Team in Owosso. Dean also worked helping Floyd Kibby with Maintenance, and then took on the job completely for years after to help the Parish.
Dean mowed lawns in Elsie for senior citizens and was a recipient of the Edgar A. Guest Award, from the Masonic Lodge in Elsie. He resided all of his life in Elsie, Michigan and was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, the K of C, and the Men's Club of St. Paul's Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife Gertrude Dunham of Elsie, MI, 2 daughters; Thelma and Basil Janes, Mary Dunham and fiancé, Steve Weiderer, grandson Scott and Melissa Rubey, 2 great grandsons; Scott & Hunter, brother Duane and Jerri Wright of Kentucky, and 4 step granddaughters. Dean was predeceased by his parents, his son Dean Jr. step grandson Paul Janes, and several aunts and uncles.
Memorials may be made to WOES Polka Palace or your local Boy Scout Troop. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, Michigan.
Read Dean Dunham Sr.'s Obituary and Guestbook on smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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