Dean Edward Sheets

Dean E. Sheets passed away at home on March 24, 2025. Dean was born April 21, 1938, to the late Boyd Sheets and Lola (Bauer) Sheets of Waverly, OH. He was married to Judith (Armstrong) Sheets for over 50 years.

Dean was a veteran who achieved the rank of Master Sergeant and was honorably discharged from the army in 1976. During his career in the army, Dean received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, Army Commendation Medal 1st OLC, Master Parachute Badge, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Presidential Unit Citation, Bronze Star Medal 1st OLC, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Good Conduct Medal 7th Award.

Following his retirement from the army, Dean and Judith founded Montrose Motocross which hosted numerous races over twenty years.

Until the time of his death, Dean was an avid and talented farmer who delighted in sharing with neighbors, family, and friends the produce and fruits he grew on the farm.

Dean is survived by his wife, Judith and his son, Philip, granddaughters Elizabeth Ahmed (Farid) and Olivia Connett (Jonah), great grandchildren Asher and Farah Ahmed, Dean Connett, brother Robert Sheets (Mary Lou) and sisters Shirley Daniels (Donald), Deanna Williams (Bill), and Helen Sheets, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Dean is predeceased by siblings Lora Howard, Donald Sheets, and Clayton Sheets.

A scattering of ashes will be held in a small, private memorial service on his beloved farm.