William D. “Bill” Dean, Jr.

OXFORD – William D. “Bill” Dean, Jr., age 92, of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on May 19, 1931, in Indiana, the son of William and Clotilde (Cook) Dean. He was an artist, doing paintings and drawing.  He worked as an over the road truck driver. As a younger man, he enjoyed sky diving and loved to travel. Bill was an avid card player and loved to play Euchre.

He is survived by his wife, Karen; his children, David (Gwen) Dean, Tim (Vicki) Dean, Evanna (Dennis) Robus, Tom (Angie) Dean, and Ruth (Jay) Klonowski; his grandchildren, Will, Clint, Brady, Hannah, Tracey, Tyler, and Justin; his great-grandchildren, Taelynn, Milo, Amelia, and Lincoln; his sister, Kathy Talkington; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and two brothers.  

There will be no funeral services held.

Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family.