Charles Milton Dean Jr.

He was born Sept. 10, 1932 in Baltimore, Maryland, son of Charles and Thelma (Keil) Dean. Chuck graduated from high school in Baltimore, and received a degree from Baltimore City College. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1953 during the Korean War. Chuck married Mary Friets on Aug. 6, 1953 in Baltimore. He worked for IBM for 35 years in Michigan and Georgia, then moving to L’Anse to be near his son.

Chuck and Mary enjoyed motorcycle and RV camping. They made many friends through their adventures. 

Surviving are his son, Kevin (Joan) Dean of L’Anse; daughter, Laurie Ann Collins of Brooklyn, N.Y.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews; and his favorite cat Missy.

Preceding him in death are his parents; wife, Mary Dean; daughter, Valerie Wunder; and sister Thelma Lynn Fritz.

Interment will take place at Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Escanaba, Mich. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. 

Friends may sign Chuck’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.