Dean C. Bunge, Sr.

AGE: 69 • Wilmington

Dean C. Bunge, Sr., age 69, of Wilmington, DE passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. He was the son of the late Lucille C. Bunge.

Dean was a graduate of Wilmington Friends School, as well as Goldey Beacom College. Before retiring, he was an assembler at General Motors for over 20 years. Dean was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was the current Post Commander of the J. F. Spear VFW Post #615, as well as a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the American Legion.

Dean was a devoted family man. He treasured spending time with his grandson, Braden. Dean will be remembered for his many stories and dry jokes, as well as a Trivia buff. He was always kind and nurturing to all children.

In his spare time, Dean loved any outdoor activities, especially surf fishing, shooting and flying kites. In years past, he loved to go camping with his children. At Christmas, he could be found visiting children as Santa Claus. Dean could always be found listing to his favorite band, the Grateful Dead.

Dean was predeceased by his loving wife of 43 years, Maureen D. (Cartwright) Bunge. He is survived by his daughter, Victoria Earhart and her husband, Curtis; his son, Dean C. Bunge, Jr.; his grandson, Braden Earhart; many nieces and nephews; as well as his beloved dog, Lucy.

Family and friends may visit on Thursday, January 19 from 5 to 7 PM and again on Friday, January 20 from 10 to 11 AM at Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808. A Celebration of Dean's Life will be held on Friday, January 20 at 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be held on Friday, January 27 at 11 AM at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Rd., Bear, DE 19701.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VFW National Home for Children, 3573 Waverly Rd., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827.

To offer condolences, visit www.dohertyfh.com 302-999-8277.

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Published by The News Journal on Jan. 15, 2017.

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Ronnie Poston

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kevin jones

January 18, 2017

Dean,and I worked together in body shop at GM.We always had a lot of laughs together,and we liked our jobs.

Chrystynn Bowles

January 17, 2017

i've known Mr. Bunge for most of my life and we had worked together at GM. He was always very nice and asked about my family whenever he saw me. I hadn't seen him in several years until during this Christmas holiday I saw him in Cabela's. We sat and talked for a bit and it was nice to catch up. I'm very sad to hear of his passing and my thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Bernie Pankowski

January 17, 2017

Dean was a patriot to the end. Serving in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Thank you Dean for serving our country and the Wilmington Flotilla 1-8 USCGA. Your friends and comrades.

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Carol Latney

January 16, 2017

I had the privilege to work with Dean he was a very kind man with a dry humor but you learned to love that humor and he was very knowledgeable so you could always learn some from him so to his family I am sending my condolences

January 16, 2017

Please accept my condolences. May the God of creation comfort you during your time of grief.

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