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Dean DeWitt Bliss

Dean DeWitt Bliss, 66, passed away on December 31, 2012 in Springfield, Mo. From carcinoid Cancer. Dean was born in northeast Ohio on October 5, 1946. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca and son B. Jay, daughter-in-law Jen and grandsons Logan and Lex of Colorado Springs, Colorado, brothers Keith and Dale of Courtland, Ohio, and sister Jean of Winter Haven, Florida.

Dean received a BA from Ohio University in English Literature and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Libya (1968-1969) and Afghanistan (1970-1973). While living and working overseas he took every opportunity to travel and see the world. This fostered an interest in the hospitality industry where he spent the rest of his life. He got a job as a Front Desk Clerk in a limited service hotel in 1973 and eight years later was named General Manager of a Marriott Hotel, the first of many hotels and resorts he managed from New York to California in the USA as well as in Seoul, South Korea. He retired in November, 2012, from the position of General Manager of the Comfort Inn and Suites in Springfield, Missouri.

Dean was a member of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Springfield, Missouri. One of his greatest joys was singing in the church choir.

Memorial Services will be held March 23rd Saturday at 11:00 AM at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, Springfield, Mo.

A small Reception to follow after the Service.

Published by News-Leader on Mar. 17, 2013.
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I am so saddened to learn of Dean's death. He was a good neighbor and his involvement in the our Unitarian Church in Harrisburg significant and valued.

Ronald Skrabut

February 3, 2014

A member of the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, PA learned of Dean's passing and announced it at Church today 1/25/14. Those of us who new Dean remember him fondly. Our condolences to his family and friends.
UCH Pastoral Care Coordinator

Marj Forster

January 26, 2014

Dean you were a wonderful person and you made Becky very happy these past several years and it always seemed that she made you very happy and i dont think a person can ask for more than that in a lifetime

Darla Ash

March 24, 2013

My thoughts of healing go to your family Dean. You have an amazing son and daughter-in-law who have created two of the most wonderful boys I have ever met. Thank you for such a wonderful family.

Deb Cupples

March 18, 2013

We are very sorry to learn of the passing of Dean, but grateful for his service to our nation as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Libya and Afghanistan.

Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association

March 14, 2013

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