I only met Dean 10 years ago but in the last few years we became really close friends. I will cherish the time we spent together and thanks for helping me when I needed it Dino, you were a good friend!

We will remember many great times with Dean and cherish the memories - Drag races, Welding seats at Kieth's, cruising in "Rundown", Street Rod Nats, car shows, Gopher State Timing Association meetings, the Rat Gasser, Meet the Beetles, Back to the 50's, reunion football game, borrowing the car dolly and many more.

Bought mt first car from Dean in 1974,still have it,glad Dean stopped over recently.Sorry for the familys loss.Doug Emmans

I bought my first car from Dean 1974,I still have it to this day. I'll miss seeing you at the swap meets,glad you stopped by recently,Doug Emmans

We were truly saddened by Dean's passing.  He was a wonderful friend and neighbor to our family.  We are remembering his family in our prayers.

Gary and Kay Anderson (Anoka neighbors)

Dean was a good friend and a good man.  I have met very few other men who were willing to share there time and talents with so many (me included).  I will miss Dean greatly.  My prayer is for his family and friends that they may know the comfort, love, and grace of Jesus Christ in their time of grieving, morning, and joy in their lives and to continue on with the good works that Dean had done selflessly for so many years.  Grace and peace and love to all of you.

My heart goes out to Heather, Jenny & Summer, I am truly sorry for your loss.  Also, I pray for peace & grace upon Dean's family & friends.

My heart goes out to the family and friends!!!

Dean, I will miss our long conversations, your funny stories, and all the great advice that you have given me over the years!! Thx for always being there, I will miss you!!

Prayers to the family.

Jodi Rollins Granlund

Dean was a true Beater Boy. He was an excellent body man and painter, he did several cars for me over the years. But he also enjoyed building rat rods, which we all did at the start of our car club.
Dean your quiet style, friendly smile, and incredible knowledge of all early cars wont be forgotten. Car events wont be the same without you being there.

Dean you will be greatly missed, in the years I have known him I never seen him with out a smile and one of the nicest guys you ever could meet. RIP good friend.

May the Beaters of the past bring you to your next journey and the Boys of yesteryear welcome you like an old friend. 

Good bye Dean,
Jason & Kathy Eveland
Beater Boys

We did not know Dean very long but he made us feel like a long time friend . he always smiled and that will be missed .it was a pleasure to know you .  Miss you Dean. God bless.

Dean, Your friendly smile and easy going personality will be greatly missed,and car shows & swap meets will not be the same with out your alter ego the picture guy there to make our day.  God bless you my friend, it has been a pleasure to call you friend

I will miss him dearly he was my BFF and Car Show Buddy. A day will not go by that I will not by thinking of him. Happy Trails fellow Beater Boy.

OBITUARY

Dean Allen Rollins

July 2, 1950 – November 2, 2013

Gearhart Anoka Funeral Home

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