Obituaries

Dean E. Twitchell

PORTAGE/WHITEWATER  -- Dean E. Twitchell, age 83, formerly of Portage, died on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at Our House in Whitewater.

Dean was born on June 8, 1927, in Wyocena, the son of Henry Ward and Bess Ione (Stroud) Twitchell.  He graduated from Portage High School in 1944.  Dean served his country in the United States Navy, being honorably discharged on December 9, 1946.  He married Mary Ellen Lueck in October of 1950.  Dean was a signalman for the Milwaukee Road for many years.  He was a dedicated fisherman, enjoyed farming, gardening and his work on the railroad.  Dean and Mary Ellen were avid bowlers in their younger years.  Dean was a member of the Masons.

Dean is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen; his children, Linda (Jim) Radant, Lori (Phil) Partoll; his grandchildren, Brooke (Chris) Grady, Jessica Radant, and Alex Twitchell Partoll; his great-grandchildren, Belle, Astrid, and Eva, other relatives, great neighbors, and friends.  Dean was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Dawn Swan.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m., on Friday, June 11, 2010, at Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home, 430 W. Wisconsin St., Portage.

The family suggests Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 517 N. Segoe Rd. Ste. #301,
Madison, WI 53705, or Rainbow Hospice Care, Inc., 147 W. Rockwell St., Jefferson, WI 53549.             

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