Patrick Dean

Patrick Irwin Dean, 78, of Clare passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at Prestige Place in Clare.

Patrick was born in Alpena on January 3, 1941 to the late Irwin and Esther (Buczkowski) Dean.  He was in the Army National Guard and worked as a Michigan State Trooper until his retirement in 1982.  Later Pat worked security for Consolidated Hunting Camp and Russell’s Campground.  Pat was a member of the Shriner’s.  On February 3, 1987 he married Martha McCartney.  She preceded him in death on January 16, 2010.

Surviving are 3 children, Kris Dean, Greg (Tracy) Dean, Rachelle (Jason Whiteherse) Karol; 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Mary Winton; 3 stepdaughters, Theresa McKee, Brenda Johnson, Shawn (Michael) Gould; and their children.

Mr. Dean was preceded in death by infant brother, Norbert and a sister Donna May Dean.

Visitation will take place at the Bannan Funeral Home on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral at 12 p.m. with Rev. James Fitzpatrick officiating.

Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery