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Dean Ray French

Birth	:	12 Apr 1938 Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	3 Apr 2022 Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elkader Cemetery, Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8541718, -91.4000015
Description	:	DUNKERTON-Dean Ray French age 83 of Dunkerton passed away at his home surrounded by his family on April 3, 2022 after a long courageous battle with C.O.P.D. He was born April 12, 1938 in rural Clayton County the son of LeeRoy and Florence (Baldwin) French. Dean attended and graduated from Elkader High School with the Class of 1956. After high school Dean enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and proudly served his country for three years. On April 20, 1959 he met Karen Corbin and on April 23, 1960 they were married. Dean worked at Collins Radio in Cedar... Read More	DUNKERTON-Dean Ray French age 83 of Dunkerton passed away at his home surrounded by his family on April 3, 2022 after a long courageous battle with C.O.P.D. He was born April 12, 1938 in rural Clayton County the son of LeeRoy and Florence (Baldwin) French. Dean attended and graduated from Elkader High School with the Class of 1956. After high school Dean enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and proudly served his country for three years. On April 20, 1959 he met Karen Corbin and on April 23, 1960 they were married. Dean worked at Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids for a number of years and enrolled at Upper Iowa University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree. Dean worked at John Deere in Waterloo for over 20 years until he eventually retired in 1993. Dean enjoyed carpenter work, he did a lot of remodeling of older homes. He also made military clocks, shadow boxes and pen sets that he sold worldwide. Dean was especially proud of his military service and the country he served. Most of all Dean loved his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Karen, his daughter; Tammy Ray, his three sons; Tony Dean (Faye), Tracy F. and Terry Lee (Theresa), as well as nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, one sister, Arlene Lau along with many nieces and nephews. Dean was preceded in death by two daughters, Trixy Elaine and Trudy K. as well as his parents and siblings, Floyd "Bud", Ralph, Kenny, his twin brother, Dale and one sister Claremae. Dean's wishes were for his body to be cremated after a private family visitation. There will be a public funeral held at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 11, 2022 at the Baptist Church in Fairbank, Iowa with burial in the Elkader Cemetery with full military rites.

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Dean Ray French's memorial is located at: Elkader Cemetery, Elkader, Clayton County, USA.
When did Dean Ray French death?
Dean Ray French death on 3 Apr 2022 in Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dean Ray French's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8541718
Longitude: -91.4000015

Family Members:

Parent

LeRoy French

(1894 - 1967)

Florence A Baldwin French

(1904 - 1993)

Siblings

Clara Mae “Claire” French Heck

(1923 - 2019)

Ralph Lee French

(1927 - 2012)

Kenneth Gene “Kenny” French

(1929 - 2017)

Children

Trudy K. French

(1965 - 1965)

Trixie E French

(1968 - 1977)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elkader Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8541718, -91.4000015

2. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8488998, -91.4021988

3. Hartman Cemetery
Cox Creek Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8155360, -91.3880840

4. Colony Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Read Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8830000, -91.3580000

5. County Home Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8916702, -91.3499985

6. Dohrer Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8124846, -91.4584734

7. Meenan Cemetery
Communia, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7999862, -91.3584693

8. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3249969

9. Cords Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7973308, -91.4377662

10. Clayton Center Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3225021

11. Communia Cemetery
Volga Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7868996, -91.3630981

12. Patterson Pioneer Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9216000, -91.4489000

13. Watkins Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7833180, -91.4584733

14. Clark Family Cemetery
Beulah, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9166505, -91.4751415

15. Norway Lutheran Church Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9352798, -91.4302826

16. Weymouth Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9278799, -91.4583559

17. Mederville Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7638893, -91.4194412

18. Krumm Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7913760, -91.3023559

19. Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery
Farmersburg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9481010, -91.3700027

20. Blanchaine Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7676210, -91.3389040

21. Cook Family Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

22. Wagner Township Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9519386, -91.4513931

23. Eberhard Cemetery
Littleport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7583201, -91.3418020

24. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
Highland Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000