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Earl Settles Obituary
Settles, Earl "Dean", 77, of Springfield, passed away on May 19, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Dean was born on April 13, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Earl K. and Evelyn (Wilke) Settles. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, had been employed as a line worker and union steward at Navistar and was an active member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Dean was also a member of Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio. He was active in the Emmaus Community, spent 36 years with the Heart of Ohio Great Dane Club and was a volunteer at the Kuss and Turner Foundations. Dean was a meticulous wood worker and active in the Harley community for many years. He was very thankful for being the recipient of a lung transplant in 2017. Survivors include his wife, Shirley "Shirl" (Dowler); sister, Freda Anderson; several nieces and nephews; numerous close friends; and his beloved great danes. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John Settles. A funeral service will be held at 3:00pm on Thursday in the CONROY FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Tom Brodbeck officiating. A Masonic Service will begin at 2:55 p.m. Visitation will be held two hours prior, starting at 1:00pm in the funeral home.
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Jerry and Debbie Bennett
May 23, 2024
Sorry and sad to hear about Deans passing. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
Rest in peace Dino.
Our thoughts are with you.
Jerry and Debbie Bennett
Jeff and Karen Tritle
May 23, 2024
Shirley I´m so sad at hearing of Deans passing he was such a great guy and even though you and Dean were customers of I always considered you two as friends. Saying a prayer for him. Until we meet again in glory God speed my friend.
Michael and Connie Stewart
May 21, 2024
Dean's concern for others, friendship, sense of humor, faith, and love of life will be sorely missed. He was a wonderful Masonic brother.
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