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Dean Franklin Storms age 87 of Millersburg passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
He was born April 17, 1938 in Petoskey to Milo and Esther (Bundy) Storms.
On December 17, 1960 he married Joan Schmidt in Kawkawlin. Dean was a First Lieutenant with the National Guard and was called up to keep peace during the Detroit Riots. He was a faithful Mason, Shriner and Jester. Dean enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles and snowmobiles. Second to being a devoted husband to Joan, he loved flying his own airplanes.
Dean is survived by his wife, Joan; brother, David (Beth Getzinger) Storms; niece, Lori (Dennis) Hilla; and nephews, Dan (Rita Horn) Storms, Tim Hitz and Craig Hitz.
A funeral service will take place at the Case Township Community Center (Millersburg School) on Friday, June 13th at 2:00 p.m. where Onaway VFW Post 5857 will offer a military tribute.
Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Shriners Hospital in memory Dean Storms.
Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org
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Rhonda McPherson
July 20, 2025
To the family of Dean and Joanie Storms. The Roland Coats family sends their condolences. So much loss in such a short time.
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Nancy L. Spencer
June 17, 2025
Dear Joan. I am so sorry for your loss of Dean. God hold you close as you mourn, n we pray. Perhaps a caregiver can contact your nephew Tim Hitz to let us know how you are. I will check to see if an address is on line so we can send you a card n letter. Sending my love n heartfelt sympathy. God's comfort.Nancy Jones Spencer
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