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Dean F. Roman, 69, of Andalusia, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 at his home. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held 10:30 am Thursday July 26th at Vandemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Geneseo. Rev. R. Anthony Lee will officiate. Visitation for Dean will be from 4 – 8 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Per his request cremation rites will be accorded following services. Memorials may be directed to Dean Roman Memorial Fund.
Dean was born on December 8, 1942 in Geneseo, the son of John and Eunice (Verbaker) Roman. He was a 1960 graduate of Atkinson High School. Dean was united in marriage to Jeanette Tapprich on August 12, 2003 in Rock Island. He had been employed at John Deere Foundry as a maintenance supervisor for 30 years retiring in 1992. Dean was a member of Ducks Unlimited. He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed fishing, watching his grandchildren’s events and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife Jeanette, two daughters Deanne (Steve) Swanson, Geneseo; Stacey Antolik, Moline; a son Scott (Rhonda) Roman, Rock Island; seven grandchildren Stephanie and Shane Swanson, Shawn, Katelyn & Karissa Roman, Elizabeth & Zachary Antolik, step son Jason Tapprich, two step grandchildren Lance & Lindsey Young, and a brother Gerald (Emilee) Roman, Atkinson.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Nick and Norma Simon
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Posted Mon July 23, 2012
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You are in our prayers during this difficult time.
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Michelle Naugle Cheng
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Posted Mon July 23, 2012
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My deepest sympathy to Scott and his sisters. Your family is in my prayers.
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Dick & Marilyn Nicol
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Posted Mon July 23, 2012
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I have lost a great friend as you have lost a fantastic father and grandfather. My personal memories take me back sixty five years with some of my more memorable thoughts of an athletic football player that didn''t know how to lose at anything.
When you only have twenty two classmates you truly share a deep and caring thought for each of them.
May God bless my classmate/teammate for so many good times.
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Randy Carlson
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Posted Mon July 23, 2012
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Very sorry to read of Dean''''s passing. He was my supervisor at the Foundry from 1987 to 1992. One of the best foremen I ever worked under.
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Gerry and Mary Kay Franks
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Posted Tue July 24, 2012
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Scott, Deanne, Stacey and Jeanette we have lost a good friend and we will always have great memories of things that we did together in our younger days. Will never forget the hay rack rides on Sunday when we picked up people along the way. Please know we are thinking of you and hope the pain of losing him gets better every day. Love to all, Gerry and Mary Kay
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Harry and Ann Robinson
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Posted Tue July 24, 2012
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We met Dean through his son (our neighbor and friend) Scott and his wife Rhonda. He was charming, fun, and a great help in many ways. Taken far too young and too soon, we will miss Dean, a good and kind man. God Speed.
Sent with Love and Prayers,
Ann and Harry
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Emily Chapman
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Posted Tue July 24, 2012
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Jeanette, I know we never lose the people we love, even to death. Dean will continue to guide you in every act, thought and decision you make. I hope you
will find comfort in knowing that Dean has touched so many peoples lives in ways you may never know.
Deanne, Stacy and Scott, my deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you and your families during this time of sorrow.
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Don and Therece Richhart
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Posted Tue July 24, 2012
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My wife and I will sorely miss Dean. He was a great friend and a good neighbor. We always enjoyed watching him win the big bucks when we went out to eat. Trudging through the dead of winter coyote hunting or boating with he and Jeanette was always a pleasure. Enjoyed being around the kids at Scott''s fish fry''s. Our prayers go out to all the family.
Love & God Bless,
Don & Therece
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Matt Nicol
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Posted Tue July 24, 2012
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Deanne, Scott and Stacey, my heart goes out to each of you. My prayers are heading your way. Matt Nicol
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Greg Pacquer
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Posted Tue July 24, 2012
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I am so sorry to hear of Dean's passing. We were classmates at Atkinson High School -- Year 1960. I pray that his Family can find comfort in knowing that Dean brought joy into many people's lives.
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Jean Causemaker
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Posted Tue July 24, 2012
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Sending our deepest sympathy from Toot and Jean. I am glad I shared 12 years of school with Dean. Great memories, and so much laughter. Small town USA (Atkinson) allowed all of us to know our classmates well. So glad our friendship continued for so many years.
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Jim & Connie Driessens
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Posted Tue July 24, 2012
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Sorry to read of Dean''s passing. Our sympathy to his family.
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DENNIS VAN DE SAMPEL
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Posted Wed July 25, 2012
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
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Tony and Janet Ruthey
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Posted Wed July 25, 2012
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Our prayers are with the family during such a terrible time Dean was more than a friend more like a brother to me we done many fun things together celebrated birthdays as they were only one day apart many good days working at the foundry,God bless you Dean fly with the angels your friend Tony
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Harold Vandersnick
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Posted Wed July 25, 2012
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We are so sorry to hear of Dean's passing. So many memories come to mind of our school years together. Dean was always the life of the party. His sense of humor and laughter will be missed by everyone. Rest in peace, my good friend.
Harold and Kathy
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Jim & Arlene VanDeRostyne
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Posted Wed July 25, 2012
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Deanne,Stacy,Scott, & Jeanette,
So sorry to here about Dean, and I know you all are going to miss him terribly, as I will. We did'nt get to see each other much since I moved down here, but when we did, well you know. Just wanted you to know we are thinking about you.
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Dick Billiet
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Posted Wed July 25, 2012
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I saw and talked to Dean 2 yrs. ago at heritage days for the first time in 50 yrs. and enjoyed seeing him again. We went through grammar and high school together and considered him a close friend all those years. My thoughts and prayers with the family and Dean.
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Tom & Joan Specht
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Posted Thu July 26, 2012
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Deepest sympathy to Deanne and family. Sincerely, Tom & Joan
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Angie Ashcraft
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Posted Fri July 27, 2012
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Deanne, Stacey and Scott- I am so very sorry to hear the sad news. I enjoyed chatting with your dad at the Moline Football games. Please know your family will always be in my prayers! Take care, Angie Ashcraft
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Mary McIllece (Olson)
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Posted Sat July 28, 2012
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My condolences to the Roman family. Even though Dean was an "upper classman" when we were in school, everyone at Atkinson High loved to be around him. He was a terrific and determined athlete and always - always the life of the party. He had such a wonderful sense of humor and will be remembered with fondness.
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