Harold W. Dean

Harold W. Dean obituary

Harold W. Dean

Harold Dean Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home - Harrison on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Harold W. Dean- Beloved husband of 56 years to Etta Dean (nee Pace). Loving father of Susie (Dennis) Posey, Jimmy Dean (Stacy Hon), and Jason Dean (Jazmine Krummen). Devoted grandfather of Jessica (Jimmy) Hettersimer, Saranda (Austin) Draper, Kalene (Alora) Dean, and Elijah Dean. Great grandfather of Jaycie, Joel, Jed, and Paisley. Dear brother of Thomas Dean, Darrel (Julie) Dean, George (Melinda) Dean, Billy (Celeste) Dean, Frances Tedford, Christine (Stanley) Cole, Vickie Wish, and Audry (Randy) Kidd. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Harold was preceded in death by his parents: Hazel Dean and Dean Spring (nee Hornsby); and siblings: Eric Dean, Carol Moore, Boone Dean, Clara Gadbury, and Alec Dean.

Harold passed away August 20, 2025 at the age of 77. He was a proud United States Army veteran, receiving 2 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. Harold enjoyed working on his '56 Ford pickup and loved being around and visiting with his family.

Family and friends are welcome on Friday, August 22, 2025 from 10 AM until time of funeral services at 12 NOON, at the Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home, 10385 New Haven Road, Harrison, OH 45030. Burial will follow in New Haven Cemetery, where military honors for Harold's service to our country will be held. Memorials may be made to Faith United Baptist Church, 4414 Ebenezer Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45248.

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Arthur Owens

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I am so sorry for the loss of Harold. He was always such a good man. Even as a kid, I always enjoyed being able to see him and talk to him. Rest in peace Harold.

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