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He was born in Reading, son of the late Reuben and Helen (Keenan) Gress and was the husband of the late Nancy A. (Bradley) Gress who passed away in 2016.
Dean was a member of Reamstown Church of God. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Woolworth and Henry Schein.
Dean is survived by 3 children, Steve E. Hammer, husband of Dori of Bainbridge, Lisa M. Hammer of Coudersport, and Jennifer L. Hartman, wife of Chris of Ephrata; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Diane Dull, wife of Larry of Lititz, and Tamara Gress of Wyoming.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 10 to 11 AM at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut Street, Denver. Funeral services will follow at 11 AM, with Pastor Tera Brunner officiating. Interment will take place in the Middle Creek Cemetery where military graveside rites will be accorded by the Red Rose Honor Guard and the Vet 21 Salute Honor Guard.
Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Denver. Online condolences can be given at roseborostradling.com.
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