Clarence "Frank" Dean, 83, of Kingsley, died October 21, 2022, at home with his family by his side.  He was born March 3, 1939, in Summit City, the son of Allyn and Marie (Schuster) Dean.

Frank was a lifelong farmer and was blessed to make his passion his occupation.  He farmed up until a couple weeks before his death, had recently purchased a new tractor, and had his eye on another.  He made sure his children and grandchildren knew how to operate his equipment so they could maintain the property.  Frank loved his family and enjoyed having so many of his loved ones in his life nearby.

Frank is survived by: his daughters, Susan Dean of Kingsley and Sheila (David) Ogan of Kingsley; grandchildren, Trisha Clark of Kingsley, Willie (Casey) Dean of Kingsley, Mason (Shanna) Stevens of Gaylord, Allyn (Janelle) Roush of Kalkaska, Justin Roush of Kingsley, Jené (Ryan) Roush of Fife Lake, Cyndi (Billy) Sedlacek of Kingsley, Joe (Kate) Brooks of Grawn, Amanda (Matt) Brooks of Fife Lake, and Amber (Travis) Reimer of Traverse City; numerous great-grandchildren; siblings, Shirley Bowman of Traverse City and Bill Dean of Kingsley; and several nieces and nephews.

Frank was preceded in death by: his wife, Evelynne Dean; sons, Sidney Dean and Steven Dean; grandson, David Ogan; and brothers, Andrew Dean and George Dean.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Kingsley Chapel.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Kingsley. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, Monday, October 24, 2022, at the funeral home.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Kingsley Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

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