Dean Lohman Obituary

Dean Lohman

Virginia Beach - Dean Preston Lohman, 60, transitioned January 29, 2014.

He was predeceased by his mother and father, Avalee Hall Lohman. and Herbert (Buddy) Langhorne Lohman, brother, Griffith Hall Lohman, nephew, Griffith Lohman Jr. and niece, Kelly Willis. Dean is survived by sons, Dean Preston Lohman Jr. and Christian Martin Lohman, and grandson Kayden Preston Lohman, sister, Kathleen (Kaye) Sturgis, nephew, Walter (Rick) F. Brown, niece, Acacia F. Lohman and dear friend, Sherry L. Beck.

Services will be private. Memorial donations can be made to the S.P.C.A. Condolence may be offered to the family at:

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 9, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Dean Lohman

14 Entries

Sherry

February 3, 2022

Dean, there isn´t a day that goes by that I don´t think about you all the good times all of our conversations, argument , sure wish you were here I have so much to tell you but I´m sure you already know continue to Rest In Peace

Kaye Sturgis

February 6, 2021

Dearest Dean, Years have passed, but my love for you as one of my two dear brothers hasn't and never will I miss you dearly, but also understand that you remain in my heart, always. Where ever you are, Godspeed my dear brother, Dean.

Ann Caldwell

February 13, 2014

Both Dean and Griff were my "best friends" growing up on Graydon Ave. We lived across the street from each other and became fast friends early on, maybe from 3rd grade up until you all went off to military school and we still kept in touch into your early 20's. I kept up with your lives through Bruce Martin. I did have a chance to speak to Dean in the last two years a few times and it was just great hearing his voice and recalling some of the wild antics he and Griff both pursued in our young, youthful years. I have many pictures in my album of them both from all kinds of adventures and I will always remember both of you in your enthusiasm, the original mischief maker brothers at every turn, your laughter and smiles. You both were good looking young men and every girl in Jr high school wanted me... to get them an introduction or date for them, with either one of you. I will also remember your parents and beautiful, older sister Kaye and that crazy black poodle pet that was a constant member breed of your family. We had a reunion when I was 19 at your home. Your Mum gave my younger sister Liz and I a beautiful dinner party. My younger sister Liz stayed home that night with Griff and they played pool in the rec room downstairs while Dean, Bruce, Marilin, Peggy and I went to Dumars. (sp) I think that was the last time I saw you both in person. I had plans to retire back to Norfolk or N.C. in just a few years time and we could have caught up, met your families and children and become reacquainted for sure, but the angels above had other plans for you both. I hope to see Kaye when I return and she can show me some pictures of your lives spent in the last 40 years and truly catch up. You both provided a wonderful childhood experience for me and my siblings and my dad really enjoyed showing movies at our house on the weekends, inviting the whole block of 51 kids, the Kelleys, the Andrews, the Farrands kids Todd and Sarah, Cami McGee and her brother who his name escapes me now; the hellion Abbot Boys next door, Pukie Kight, Sandra Ferebee, the Crenshaws to all jam in and view black and white reel films of Charlie Chaplain, Shirley Temple and Western B movies in the library with tons of popcorn. Dean and Griff were both interested in running the projector and hanging out with my Dad. Later, when they got older, they would have a beer on the front porch and talk world politics. I can only recall good times with you both and with Bruce Martin and Peggy Curtis at her grandparents house in Sandbridge. Drives downtown or anywhere in Bruce Martin's baby Blue Imperial vintage car. It was darn cold there in the winter but we played cards, Backgammon and had such a good time at the beach altogether. I think we laughed our way through our childhood and teenage years. We had a crazy group of kids we hung out with and it often included siblings of peers and that was a nice thing about Norfolk. We had church friends, academy friends, public school friends, Mallory Court Swim Club friends, neighborhood friends, swim team friends and friends from Girl and Boy Scout adventures, choir friends and Graydon Ave is a block that will go down in history with the amazing families that have called it home; all of Ghent is pretty wonderful place to raise a family and grow up. We all blended back then pretty nicely; always a kind word and hope for the best for our unknown futures. I cherish the memories of Norfolk and my youth there. You all, Dean and Griff made it so special and fun. I will miss you terribly and only sorry that we didn't have a chance to catch up in our senior years and have a nice cookout. I have a smile on my face, but a tear in my eye as I write this and recall so many wonderful fun times together, always laughing, never a dull moment with twins!!! You both will be missed but also remembered forward. I hope to meet your families and catch up with kaye. I have written Kaye a long letter and hope she will have some time for me down the road to reflect. You are both missed already. Love and condolences from your friend Ann across the street, now and long ago at 920 Graydon Ave. Kaye is the last member of our generation in your family tree. I hope the next generation of Lohman's succeed with pride and move forward with Grace and Dignity and remember the members of their family in grandparents and parents who came before them with Love. Nostalgia is a powerful memory in my mind of our youth spent together in Norfolk. You both, Dean and Griff will be missed terribly by me. I will cherish the memories of our youth spent together on Graydon Ave. Love Ann

Kay Sturgis

February 11, 2014

Dearest Dean, You know I love you and now that you are Home, give my love to Griff and the rest of the family. I already miss knowing you are just a few blocks away, but do know, too, that the spirit of your true presence lives forever in my heart. Peace Be With You.

Sherry

February 10, 2014

Dean you are For ever in our hearts

Jean Kanoy

February 10, 2014

Rest in peace Dean. We had some good talks over the years. May god take you under his wings and keep you safe

February 10, 2014

May you Rest in Peace old friend. May God bless and keep your boys in his holy grace. LaVerne Costin

Shawn

February 10, 2014

Saddened to hear of Dean's passing. My sincere condolences to his family, especially his boys Preston and Christian.

February 9, 2014

So, so sorry to hear about Dean...as I was Griff. It's been many, many years, but childhood friends stay with you always. To Dean's sister, Kaye, and his family, our most sincere condolences. Great guys, great family...Dean will be missed.

Ned Brigman - Lexington KY

Jenny Eure Cavender

February 9, 2014

Many memories, especially of one summer when we went to grandmother's farm to bale hay. You and Griff are now reunited.

Sharon Bishop

February 9, 2014

Sincere condolences to all who knew and loved you. Rest in peace Dean.

February 9, 2014

Dean, you will forever be in my heart, I love and miss you. R.I.P my friend.

Sherry

Trip Sturtridge

February 7, 2014

You were The Best "Best Man" at my wedding and a great friend. I will miss you my friend....

Julie Lohman