Dr. Dan C. Dean, 75, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012.
A memorial service for Dr. Dean will be held at Clark Family Funeral Chapel on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 2 p.m. with Deacon John Wilberding officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 19th from 12 noon until the time of service.
Dr. Dean was born on November 30, 1936 in Ponca City, Oklahoma the son of Willis Benjamin and Frances (Kucera) Dean. He served in the U.S. Air Force in Intelligence stationed in Japan. Dr. Dean served Isabella County for 42 years as a family practice physician. As a physician he went above and beyond patient advocacy and never turned away anyone in need. He was a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American College of General Practitioners, Michigan Association of Family Practitioners, American Medical Association, American Heart Association, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Michigan State University and the Wabon Masonic Lodge #305 F&AM Mt. Pleasant. Doc enjoyed horses, his dogs, classic automobiles and most of all, his family.
Doc is survived by his sons, Rick Dean; Dan Dean and Shannon (Michelle) Dean; wife of 19 years, Sandra Dean; grandchildren, Morgan, Kaileigh and Ryan; sisters, Margaret (Marty) Mulkey; Charlene Dean and Karen (Bill) Douglas; brother, Noble (Jane) Dean, and many nieces and nephews.
Doc was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Willard Willis "Bud"; Robert "Bob" and Glenn "Sug" Dean; sister, Dorothy Hanna.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions for Dr. Dean may be made to the Central Michigan University College of Medicine. These contributions will be dedicated to the naming of a Medical Student Study Room in honor of Dr. Dan C. Dean. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
You may view Dr. Dean's obituary online and send a condolence to the family, light a memorial candle, or place a memorial donation at www.clarkfuneralchapel.com.

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Published by The Morning Sun from Jan. 17 to Jan. 19, 2012.

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February 5, 2012

Dr. Dan Dean was one of the most compassionate people I ever met. He saved my 3 yr. old son from having more unnecessary surgeries and helped a very close friend of mine to receive her well deserved Social Security. I fully agree that he did go well beyond the limits when helping people and he never gave up. He will be truly missed. Sandy A. Mt. Pleasant, Mi

January 27, 2012

Dr Dean cared for my parents for many years as well as my children. I left the area in 1981 but visited often and if I ever became ill while visiting, Dr. Dean always found time in his schedule to work me in. His paitents will miss him. Lucille Curtiss

January 23, 2012

To the Dean Family, we are so very sorry for your loss. We have worked with Dr. Dean for nearly 15 years and made many of his emu products specially formulated for his use and patients. We will greatly miss him and our collaboration together.

Renu Labs, Inc,
Gregg Hanson
Dr. Leigh Hopkins
and all of our staff

Roxanne Bialek

January 20, 2012

Dear Kaileigh, Dan and the rest of your family: I am extending my sympathy to all of you. I had the pleasure of meeting your grandpa, Kaileigh. He helped in creating great memories for you, Alexis, and Katelyn. He was a very generous man, and I know he loved his family very much. His life made a better life for you and the rest of the family. God Bless you.

Clay M. Courtney

January 20, 2012

Thank You for taking good care of my parents. You will be very hard to replace, no one will ever be able to show the care, you gave our family over the years. You will be missed and always appreciated.

Kathryn Long

January 19, 2012

Dear Shannon,Michelle and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Dean did so many things for the community. He will be missed

Elva Rowley

January 19, 2012

Thank you for all you did for me Doc your heart was always in the right place.

Mary Seeley

January 19, 2012

I am sorry for your lost.I didn't really know Dr.Dean that well.But heard he was a wonderful Dr.

Beth

January 19, 2012

Thank you for everything, Dan.

January 19, 2012

What a wonderful Dr.,Friend,& person. There is not a enough room in this guest book to write all the good things about him. 41 years is a lot to cover with many things to say. He saved my life a few times, and helped my children and me through some devastating times. He was our Dr. for 41 years.I could call him day or night. He cared about everyone & everything. Thank God you was there for my children and me. They don't come any better.Thank you Dr. Dean for being you. We will remember you forever& it's been an honor to know you as a Dr. and a friend.We will miss you a great deal. What a terrible loss for many. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family whom he loved dearly.

Patricia Guthrie
Eva,Jamie,& Eleta

January 19, 2012

What a wonderful Dr. and friend you've been to us and so many. You was my Dr. for 41 years. There is not enough room in this paper to write all the wonderful things you have done for everyone. You saved my life a few times, and you helped me through some devastating times too. I thank God you was there for me. They don't get any better than you.Thank you Dr. Dean for being you. My Children (all grown up now),and I will miss you a great deal. We will remember you forever. Patricia Guthrie
Eva,Jamie,Eleta

Jack & Jan Parks

January 19, 2012

Dr. Dean was our family Dr. for 25-30 years. He will be impossible to replace. They don't make them like you anymore. You truely cared about your patients. This past year you saved our son Joshua from an infection that was close to entering his brain. You saw what was happening and treated him best you could (meds etc.) for free because he had no insurance. You then went to bat for him, you was his advocate, you helped him get medicaid so he could get the much needed surgery at UofM hospital. You were always checking to see how he was doing. You made a huge impression on Josh Doc. He knows if it wasn't for you and many prayers he might not be here today. Watching you with Josh last year it was like he was one of your own children. You cared that much and you were going to make sure he was taken care of. We will never forget that!!! You have truely left a mark and a void in the Parks family. Love and miss ya Doc.

January 18, 2012

Dr: You have been our doctor for over 20 years and we have always had enormous confidence and faith in you as a physician. You have also been a great friend for many years. We will miss you. Bill and Kathleen Mahaffey.

Bob Minnick

January 18, 2012

Doc, you were a friend and our doctor for over 30 years. We just had a visit with you this past summer in Shepherd while we were back in Michigan for a visit. We said we'd get together for a bite and a drink. It'll have to wait til we meet you again. You will be sadly missed.
Bob and Carol Minnick

(formerly of Shepherd, MI for 25 years)

Rose Ferrell

January 18, 2012

Thank you Lord for your gift of Dr.
Dan Dean He cared about our whole welfare mind body and soul - Remember Him with your favorite servants.

Rose Ferrell

January 18, 2012

Thank You for taking care of me and my children for over a decade with the highest of quality, Even after leaving and moving out west few measured up to your services.You will be missed, thanks for personalizing your care for us as a family, your spirit remains blessed and with us. Thank You and God bless your family. Rose, Rougye, Dwi and Jana (Ferrell/Harris-Gregor/Henry)

January 18, 2012

Dr Dean, You will be missed by so many people. We are a couple of them. We will never forget all you have done for us and our business. We were patients of yours and you were a customer of ours. We have shared many memories over the last 35 years. You were a great person and a dear friend.

John and Kandy Johnson

Kathy Ross Scott

January 18, 2012

In the years when tubes were being put in ears, you were the only doctor who agreed to remove my young sons tonsils and adenoids. He never suffered an ear infection again. You were an outstanding doctor and I am sure Mt Pleasant will miss you. K.(Ross)Scott, VA

Kelly Sowmick

January 18, 2012

Our community has lost a gentleman and a scholar. Thanks for 21 years of trusted care.

Laura Tilmann-Jennings

January 18, 2012

You were a great doctor to my entire family, but I thank u most for also being a great friend, most especially to my dad, who is still here with us because of you. U will be dearly missed. God Bless you.

Mike Thrush

January 18, 2012

Dan, you gave my family a gift we could never repay, you took my father in as a patient and a friend, with your help you gave our family a long and happy life with dad. I remember going to your house as a child while dad fed the animals. I most remember the cats Skeeter and My Love those were two of the most beautiful animals I had ever seen. Thank you for being a friend and physician for our family. God bless you and rest in peace....You will be missed.

January 18, 2012

Doc ~
You were one of the most caring Dr's ~ it was very sincere & honest always ~ Dr's like you are hard to find .... God Bless You Dr Dean. Lori Gilmore

January 18, 2012

Dr. Dean:
You were a great Doctor and a ture friend. You always had time for me and my family....thank you for everything. You will be missed! God Bless you.
Dan Bollman

Dennis & Nan Hanna

January 18, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

January 18, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Dan Dean

Sincerely

Dr. and Mrs. Dean Goblirsch
Las Vegas NV

Lucinda & Dave Clark

January 18, 2012

“Dr. Dan C. Dean, D.O.”

What a tragic loss for so many. Dr.Dean has been my physician for over 40 years and has healed my parents, spouse, children and relatives countless times.
I just saw him Tuesday in his office & we discussed his recent contribution (check) to our local Toys for Tots Program and how important it was for needy children to receive gifts and for children to be taught to give gifts to those less fortunate. He thanked me for all my families & my efforts to organize this program.
He always asked how "The Boys" were...my 2 sons...we talked about my oldest son,David who as a high school student was allowed to work in Dr. Dean's office so he could aspire to be an E.R. Trauma doctor today @ Mt. Clemens hospital. He took care of my youngest, Skylar since he was a new born, now he's 27 yrs. old and is an electrical engineer...he really enjoyed hearing about "The Boys"
As he moved around the area during the past 40 years I followed him because he was so entangled in our family & I truly believed he CARED about his patients...
Well, I could go on & on about a man who gave so much to so many for such a long time...I will truly miss him and our "talks"...My sincere sympathy to his family, employees & patients - he will be missed by a community...Thank You for sharing him with us.
Lucinda Clark & Family

American Heart Association

January 18, 2012

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Bob Naessens

January 18, 2012

As a pharmaceutical representative, I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Dean a few years ago. He was always very pleasant, sincere, welcoming & ready for a quick joke at any moment. At a dinner program, he recommended a great tasting $10 Hungarian wine. Unbenounced to him, I came from a Hungarian family with 10 kids. Those wine bottles became Christmas gifts for all of my siblings that year. My family was very grateful as it brought back memories of our Hungarian mother who had passed away a year earlier. She too, loved her wine. Here's a "TOAST TO YOU, DR. DEAN!!!"

Jamie Gilmore

January 17, 2012

You will be so greatly missed Doc. You were one of the best, and helped so many including myself in so many ways!! Jamie Gilmore

Tim Leiter

January 17, 2012

I will miss you Dr. Dean. You delivered two of my children and had been my doctor for over 35 years. I will miss the talks about woodturning, when you had time, during my office visits. You helped me in more ways than you may know and you guided me through many rough times in my life. Thank you Dr. Dean and my fond memories of you will be with me the rest of my life, my doctor, my counselor and my friend. Tim Leiter

DOUG VAN CLEAVE

January 17, 2012

doc.dean you were the best of all the doc's that ever treated me. thank you for everything you have done for me. doug van cleave temperance, mi.

Michael Lehnert

January 17, 2012

Dan: You gave a job to a flat broke college student and made it possible for him to graduate. Thank you for ensuring I never went hungry, for welcoming me into your family and for your friendship for the past 40 years. To those who loved him, remember the good times for there were many. We'll all miss him terribly. Semper fidelis, Mike Lehnert Maj Gen USMC (retired)

DeeAnne Graczyk

January 17, 2012

The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God. ~Quoted in The Angels' Little Instruction Book by Eileen Elias Freeman, 1994

My heart aches for you and I hope that my thoughts and prayers will help carry you through this very difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss!

Mike Lehnert

January 17, 2012

Emily Goffnett

January 17, 2012

Doctor Dean was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. My husband and I were patients for over 40 years and had many laughs and cries with doc. He help me be strong after my husband died from cancer so thanks again doc. Your with God now and at peace.

Bonnie Johnson

January 17, 2012

"Thank You" Dr Dean for all your help with my problems in the ten years ive know you! Your such a special Doctor & will be missed terribly! Bonnie Johnson

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