John Dean Obituary
After graduating from Madison High School, John enlisted in the US Army and served during Vietnam. He worked as a Truck Driver he loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, golfing, and boating. He loved to tinker, creating crafting projects with tooth picks. A wonderful cook he made the best spaghetti and meatballs. He also loved westerns, country music and Grit Channel.
He is survived by son, Patrick; step-daughters, Audrey Stamper, Jennifer; step-son, Richard Stamper; 13 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; sisters, Kathy, Cindy, Janet, Cheryl; brothers, Arthur Jr., Charles, and Eric. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diana; son, Joe and his parents brother, David.
A Private Family Service will be held. The Behm Family Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Bob crosbie
December 18, 2025
Remembering all the good times together. See you on the other side.
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Dan Gragg
December 3, 2025
You will be missed. We were the best of friends for such a long time and it´s hard to say goodbye to someone I looked to as a brother. Inseparable growing up in all the crazy things we did. If you needed to find Danny then look for John and vice-versa. The times withy Crosbie, Stoerkel, Pethel, and tricky Dick McClure. Bob & Elaine, you and Robin, Bill & Charmaine, Scotty, me and either Cathy or Karen (depending on month). Great and memorable times. The races and Bye-Bye Miss American Pie, parties mostly at Crosbie´s. Can´t leave out Nancy Dade and Marie, where you got the nickname "Art". The times at Lanny´s with Kenny, Dennis and Herb, Gary and Nancy. The demolition derbies with our street cars all over Madison. The wise old Indian (your dad) and your mom always covering for us. Corky coming of age not to leave her out. We thought those times would never end and then we went to the Army at Fort Polk, Louisiana. What a nightmare that was through training not knowing if we be headed to Nam or not. So many stories to tell and not enough time to tell them all. I'll always think of you and that wont stop. I love you brother. Hope I will see you again.
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