Dean Carroll Solie

Dean Carroll Solie obituary, Nokomis, FL

Dean Carroll Solie

Dean Solie Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Toale Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory - Colonial Chapel - Sarasota on Dec. 23, 2025.
Dean Carroll Solie, 92, of Nokomis, Fl passed away on December 19th, 2025. He was born February 10th, 1933, in Mondovi WI.

Dean's long life included a 4-year stint in the US Navy, additionally working as a barber, bar/restaurant owner and road construction supervisor. His hobbies included being a Cessna pilot and Radio-controlled aircraft operator.

He leaves behind his wife Mary, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage, his son (Jeff Solie), daughters (Sherry Strammer and Shelly Haskett), eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

In keeping with his wishes, Dean will be cremated and inurned with Military Honors at Sarasota National Cemetery.

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