Dean Brubaker
Dean Wayne Brubaker, 75, of Blissfield, passed away at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Sebring, Florida, on Friday, February 25, 2011.
Dean was born August 3, 1935, in Blissfield, Michigan, the only son of Clarence and Alma (Walper) Brubaker.
He graduated from Blissfield High School and married Shirley Braun on April 15, 1956.
Dean served in the United States Army and was stationed in Italy. Upon returning from the service, he farmed the family farm in Blissfield until his retirement in 2004.
He was also on the Board of Directors for both the former Blissfield Co-operative and the Blissfield State Bank. He owned and operated a buffing and polishing shop, D.W.B. Manufacturing, in Blissfield for 17 years.
Dean was a licensed builder. He built a speculation house, remodeled homes, and performed numerous home repairs for family and friends. Dean enjoyed traveling and saw much of Europe, the U.S., and Canada. Six days out of the week, he never missed his 6 a.m. coffee with his friends at McDonald’s. Dean was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He will be missed.
Dean is survived by his wife of almost 55 years; four daughters, Linda Kohlenberg of Blissfield; Amy (Tom) Principe of Mount Morris, Ill.; Betty (Dan) Ganger of Bristol, Ind.; and Barbara (Kiernan) Mack of Arlington Heights, Ill; 10 grandsons and five granddaughters; five great grandsons and six great granddaughters; sister, Shirley (Jerry) Coolidge of Toledo; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
The funeral service for Dean will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Blissfield Baptist Church with Rev. Thomas Frantz officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel on Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Blissfield Baptist Church or the charity of the donor’s choice. You may also send condolences to www.wagleyfuneralhome.com.
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