Dean Bailey

After graduating high school, Dean served in the United States Navy during WWII aboard the USS Gardiner’s Bay in the Pacific theatre. After the war, Dean graduated from the University of South Dakota where he met his future wife, Carol, and was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Following graduation, Dean worked alongside his father-in-law in the automobile business. Dean and Carol moved to South Florida in 1960 where he worked in real estate, real estate development, and eventually became an automobile dealer in Pompano Beach. In addition to being an avid golfer, Dean was active serving on the board of many organizations. ( Navy League, Martha Moore Foundation, Glendale Federal Savings and Loan, etc) and was a faithful parishioner of St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.

Dean is predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Carol, and granddaughter, Jennifer Bailey. He is survived by sons Kevin (Barbara), Thomas (Nanci), and daughters, Jean, Terri, and Mary Kay. Grandchildren: Melissa , Quinn (Kelly), Leigh Anne , Chris, Dianne (Tim), Mark, Megan, Jake, Bailey, and Shannon. Step grandchildren: Matt (Amy), Karen (Steve), and Julie (Keith). Great grandchildren: Anthony, Joey, Connor, and Luke. Brothers Steve (Beverly), Pat (Maria) and many nieces and nephews. Sister-in-law Patricia.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 20th from 5:00-8:00pm with a prayer service at 7:00pm. Kraeer Funeral Home 1199 East Sample Road in Pompano Beach. Catholic mass at 9:30am on Tuesday, August 21st at St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Lighthouse Point followed by entombment at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum in North Lauderdale.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.