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Dean Drott Obituary

Drott, Dean R., of Orange, California, went to Heaven on August 22, 2010. Dean was born May 17, 1930, and was the son of the late George and Viola Drott. Dean graduated from Central High, Class of '49. He moved his family to California in 1956, where he loved his life to the fullest for the remainder of his very happy life. He worked for Northrope Corp, as a Lead Tech. Research Analyst Sr., Materials and Process Lab. Dean is survived by his wife, Loretta; one son, Ray; two daughters, Debra and Kerrie; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; six nephews; three nieces; two sisters, Carrie Cuda, Los Alamitos, CA and Eloise Kausler, Medford, Oregon; brother-in-law, Gilbert Lorenzen, Sheboygan and half-brother, Art Drott, Florida. He is preceded in death by sisters, Shirley Hardin and Katie Lorenzen. Dean is and will always be remembered for his love of family, love of life, outgoing personality, and sense of humor. He will be very truly missed.

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Published by Orange County Register from Oct. 22 to Oct. 27, 2010.

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Michelle Sellers

November 21, 2010

I miss you Papa Dean... There are no words that can explain what an amazing grandpa you were... We all love and miss you so so much

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