Born on November 1, 1924 in Geneva Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska to Hugh and Lila Heath.
Died on June 10, 2000 in Geneva, NE
Married Lois Schelbitzki on May 5, 1948 at her parents’ home near Strang.. After Lois’ death, Dean met and married Glenna Stephens in 1999.
Dean and Lois had one son, Larry.
Dean attended school in Geneva and graduated from Geneva High School in 1943.
He enlisted in the Navy and was a gunner’s mate aboard the USS Adams in the Pacific-Asiatic Theater.
Dean worked for the department of roads and the family lived in many communities, Arthur, Red Cloud, and Valentine.
In 1955, Dean and Lois purchased a motel in Fairmont.
In 1959, the family moved to Geneva where Dean began his construction business. During his nearly 30 years of business, he built and remodeled many homes and businesses in the area.
He was an avid fisherman, traveling to Canada, Texas and points in between.