Born July 30, 1945 in Peoria County, Illionis to Ray and Ruth (Lafollette) Rynearson; he married Joann Dunn on April 6, 1964. She survives of Kerrville.
Also surviving are his children, Dean W. (Christy) Rynearson II of Kerrville, Jerry A. Rynearson of Glasford and Cathy Duffield of Mapleton, IL; Five grandchildren; Nine great grandchildren; brothers, Don, Clifton and Randy Rynearson of Glasford; sisters, Charlene Barrett of West Plains, Missouri, Donna Peterson of Princeville, Illinois, and Eileen McCullough of Kingston Mines, Illinois.
Preceding in death were his parents, two brothers, Dale and Danny; and two sisters, Charlotte Nannen and Mildred Pettit.
Dean worked at Lonza in Mapleton for thirty-four years, retiring in 2002.
Private graveside services will be held at Maple Ridge Cemetery near Mapleton.
Visitation will be Monday, April 2, 2018 at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel from 11:00 am to Noon. Friends are invited to join the family for a gathering at the Butler-Haynes Pavilion, 9424 S. Mapleton Rd., beginning at 1:30 pm Monday.
Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences and memories may be shared through www.Davison-Fulton-Bartonvillechapel.com