Dean Dudley
May 17, 2021
Dean Charles Dudley, 92, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at his daughter and son-in-law’s home where he had resided five years ago.
Dean was born on October 5, 1928 in Huron, South Dakota to Charles and Viola Dudley. He attended school in Raymond, South Dakota until he went into the U.S. Navy in 1946 and was on the USS Samar until 1948, then became a meat cutter until retiring.
Dean is survived by his three kids, Barbara Keller (Bill) of Denver, IA, Michael Dudley of West Des Moines, and Connie Major (Paul) of Southside of Des Moines; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great grandchildren; sister, Joan Miers of Doland, SD; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary of 50 years; parents; grandson, Matthew Keller; daughter-in-law, Shirley; many siblings; and a fur baby, Sassy.
At Dean’s request he has been cremated and there will be no services.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Dean.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Larry Young
05/25/2021
So sorry to hear this and sad for your families loss. We moved to E 23rd St in the summer of 1958. I got a paper route and Dean was one of my customers as well as a neighbor living in the same block. Then I got a job as a stock boy at Spizmans Grocery and guess who was the butcher? I worked there for 6 years and we had some good times, funny times, creating great memories. We always kept in touch even after so many changes in both our lives. I didnt realize it had been 5 yrs since I had talked to Dean while he still lived in the same house he had lived when I delivered papers this time plowing his driveway. So to Barb, Mike, Connie and the rest of Deans family please know how important a part his life played in mine. Remember the past and cherish your memories. I always will of Dean.
Connie major
05/24/2021
Dad you lived us for 5 years when your health started to get bad I took you to every dr. Appointment sat by you day In and day out when you were in the hospital many times and in rehab. I would of never changed a thing. I was there with you tell the very end to say good bye you were so peace full no more pain or no more suffering. Now you are with Mom. Until we meet again. Love you.
Glenn and Melba Dudley
05/20/2021
Sorry to hear of the familys loss. He was always a kind person to talk to.