Don was born October 26, 1946 in Nevada, MO., to Harry Lynn Dean and Helen (Rutledge) Dean. Don graduated from Metz High School in the class of 1964. On January 1, 2004, Don married Sherri Ann Keirsey in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Don owned and operated Jasper Grain in Jasper, Missouri.
Survivors include his wife, Sherri; two sons, Jeff Dean of Frankfort, Michigan and Jeffery Fisher of Jasper, MO; one daughter Ashley (Matt) Sisseck of Jasper, MO; two grandchildren, Willow Sisseck and James Sisseck, both of Jasper; one brother, Steve (Ellen) Dean and one sister, Marsha (Larry) Forkner, all of Richards, Missouri.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, and one son, James Fisher.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Daniel Funeral Home with burial to follow in Mitchell Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2024 at the funeral home.
Contributions are suggested and made payable to Camp Barnabas in care of Daniel Funeral Home.