Dean was a dog trainer and the Director of Training for Fort Wayne Obedience Dog Club for 18 years. She enjoyed showing her own dogs, and was a volunteer and Docent at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo for over 8 years. Dean was fondly known as the “snake lady”.
She is survived by her husband, Robin Lund of Leo, IN; children, Dominique (David) Hausch of Fort Wayne, IN, Christine (Matt) Lafontaine of Grayling, MI, Wes (Amy) Lund of Singapore, Bill (Cassie) Lund of Joplin, MO, Jim (Jinky) Lund of Menifee, CA; her grandchildren, Alysha, Andrew, Austin, Bethany, Brandon, Cameron, Hayden, Lakota, Lexi, Madison, Robert, Shannon; as well as her great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life service to honor Dean's life and legacy will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, with a visitation beginning at 11:00 am, until time of the service. At the request of the family, please wear brightly colored casual attire.
Memorial donations in her honor may be directed to Paws with a Cause or Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for Dean's family may be shared at www.McCombandSons.com.