Gordon L. Dean

Gordon L. Dean, 75 of Glenwood, IA entered into rest on September 16, 2016 in Council Bluffs, IA. He was born on March 2, 1941 in Spring Valley, MN to Leonard & Jessie (Shaw) Dean. Following graduation from high school he faithfully served his country in the Army and was stationed in Thailand and Japan until he was honorably discharged. He was united in marriage to Linda R. Mendenhall on June 29, 1990 in Glenwood, IA.

Gordon was employed as a bus driver with the Glenwood Community School System until his retirement in December of 2015. He was a licensed pilot, enjoyed target shooting, playing golf and was a devoted Nebraska Husker and Minnesota Vikings fan. He was a member of the Eagles, Masonic Lodge, Southwest Iowa Sportsman Club and American Legion.

Preceding Gordon in passing were his parents and five siblings, Pat, Jerry, William, Leo & Jimmy. Survivors include his wife, Linda Dean of Glenwood, IA; daughters, Jennie Roenfeld (Tony Teegarden); Courtney (Ed) Rogers all of Glenwood, IA; grandchildren, Cody, Slade & Benjamin Roenfeld; Tanner and Micah Teegarden; Natalie and Madison Rogers; sister, Mary (Richard) Norton of Stewart, NE; sister-in-law, Helga Dean of Spring Valley, MN; several nieces, nephews, extended relatives and many friends.

Interment will be held in the Glenwood Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 141.

A memorial fund has been established.

Visitation:Monday, September 19, 2016
6:00 PM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534

Service:Tuesday, September 20, 2016
2:00 PM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534