Robert Dean

Robert E. Dean, 80, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2009 at Adena Medical Center. He was born October 11, 1928 in Columbus the son of James and Iva (Miller) Dean. He was a member of the Praise Memorial Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Betty E. (Hook) Dean and mother-in-law, Grandma Hook. He is survived by his wife Loraine (East) Dean; children, Gary R. (Naomi) Dean of Ashville, Kathy L. (Gary) Doberstyn of Chillicothe, Steven J.(Cheryl) Benner, Donald F.(Sue) Benner and Gerald R. Benner all of Circleville and William A.(Becky) Benner of Delaware; grandchildren, Crystal (Rick) Rucker, Nicole (Chris) Eplin, Sarah (Jordan) Patrick, Lisa Doberstyn, Debbie (Dennis) Wipert, John (Simone), Aaron (Crystal) Benner, Becca, Rachel, James, Blake and Brandon Benner, Shelley (Robert) Farber, Krista Benner, Beth (Chad) Tolbert, Brooke (Josh) Simpson and Brian Benner; 18 great
grandchildren; brother, Paul (Lois) Dean of Carroll; brother-in-law, John (Jan) Hook of Lithopolis and sister-in-law, Gladys Burton of Carroll. Funeral service will be held 11:00a.m. Saturday February 14, 2009 at Crossroads Church. Burial will be in Franklin Hills Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Delaware Church of Christ in Christian Union, 162 Belle Ave. Delaware, OH. 43015.