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Dean W. Abels

1939 - 2025

BORN

1939

DIED

2025

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Dean Abels Obituary

Dean W. Abels

March 4, 1939 - May 16, 2025

Survived by wife, Judy; children, Bret (Candi), Scot (Jenny), Mindy Grass (Greg); 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Janice Reed; sisters-in-law, Marg Kalal and Sharon Sheehan.

Preceded in death by grandson, Jacob Abels; parents, Carl and Martha Abels.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, May 28th, 10 a.m., at Trinity Church, 848 Gold Coast Rd., Papillion, NE 68046, with a CELEBRATION and Luncheon to follow, at the Tangier Shrine, 2823 S. 84th St., Omaha, NE 68124.

The family suggests memorials to the Tangier Shrine Bowl Unit or Papillion-LaVista Community Schools Foundation.

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West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Rd.

402-391-3900 | www.heafeyheafey.com
Published by Omaha World-Herald from May 24 to May 25, 2025.

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Nancy Mixan-Williams

May 26, 2025

So sorry to learn of my cousin Dean Abels death. May he rest in heavenly peace

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