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Dean Caryer Obituary
Dean C. Caryer, 77, of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, surrounded by his family at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
He was born on Dec. 14, 1947, to Clarence and Evelyn (Warner) Caryer in Bryan, Ohio. Dean was a 1966 graduate of Fairview High School. On Feb. 14, 1970, he married Linda (Porath) Caryer, who survives.
Dean was a faithful member of Defiance Church of the Nazarene and Bryan Eagles no. 2233. He worked as a foreman at Aro for over 30 years, at Stark Truss for 10 years, and retired from Therma-Tru Corporation. He enjoyed playing softball, bowling, going to the Gospel Barn, making homemade ice cream and spending time with his grandkids. He treasured his years spent farming with his father when he was younger. Dean truly loved his dog, "Zoey." He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Dean is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Linda Caryer of Sherwood, Ohio; three sons, Mike (Marchetta) Caryer of Sherwood, Matt (Carmen) Caryer of Hicksville and Mickey (Brittany) Caryer of Defiance. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Jacoby and Jack Caryer of Hicksville, Skye Caryer of Farmer, Adaleigh, Asher and Aubrielle Caryer of Defiance; great-grandchildren, Easton and Emmalyn Taube; his brothers Denny (Jan) Caryer and Daryl (Jeanie) Caryer, all of Bryan; and his sister, Darlene (Marv) Bergman of Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Evelyn Caryer, and grandson-in-law, Brady Taube.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Defiance Church of the Nazarene. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the church, with Pastor Scott Williams and Pastor Terra Gorrell officiating. Dean will be laid to rest in Farmer Cemetery.
Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements.
The family would like to express special thanks to Michelle Friesen and the care team at Fresnius Kidney Care of Defiance along with the Defiance Hospice Inpatient Care Team for their outstanding care and compassion.
Memorials are suggested to Defiance Church of the Nazarene. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.
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Sandra M Dukes
January 27, 2025
So sorry for your loss,Linda and family.
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