
Dean L. Somers
Date Of Birth:	September 12, 1924
Date Of Death:	October 31, 2010
Service Date:	10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 4, 2010

Mr. Dean L. Somers, 86, of Minneapolis, passed away Sunday, October 31st, 2010, at Ottawa County Health Center.

Mr. Somers was born in Delphos, Kansas, on September 12, 1924, the son of the late Leon L. and Mary M. (Kleiner) Somers.

He was a graduate of Delphos High School. Dean was a business owner, shipping coordinator for El Dorado Industries at Minneapolis, Kansas, butcher, and in retirement worked for Waters Hardware. He was also member of First Church of the Nazarene in Salina, the American Legion, and was a WWII veteran. He served in Germany, Luxenborg, and in Belgium.

Dean is survived by his daughters; DeeAnn (Jack) Rolph of Delphos, KS and Trudy Baoko of Omaha, NE; son, Terry (Marcia) Somers of Mount Hope, KS; step sons, T. Wayne Day of Winston Salem, North Carolina., L. Rodger Day of Marathon, Florida., and Randym (Robin) Day of Denver, CO; as well as 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Jeanne Anne (Goddard) Somers on March 27, 1969; second wife Betty Ann "Jeri" Somers on February 29th, 2008; 3 brothers; and 3 sisters.

A memorial service will be held at the at First Church of the Nazarene, at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 4th, with Rev. Jon M. Fillipi officiating.

Mr. Somers donated his body to medical research at KU Medical center, and there will not be any visitation.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Dean's name to the First Church of the Nazarene, 1425 S. Ohio St., Salina, KS 67401 or Ottawa County Health Center, 215 E 8th St., Minneapolis, KS 67467.

From: Karen Halderson
Location:Albuquerque, NM
When Daddy was in the hospital Dean would sometimes take Karla and I to Salina to see him. Mom was staying in Salina. Or he would come out to the farm to see how we were doing. Sometimes I rode to ballgames with Dean and Jeanne Ann and Dee Ann. What I remember about Dean was that he liked to tease Karla and I. We were going through a pretty scary time. So it felt good to have him tease us. That is how I remember him, his laugh and the way the liked to tease people.

From: Marilyn (Marler) Hearnen
Location:Peoria, AZ
Terry, DeeAnn and Trudy - I was sorry to learn of your dad's passing. I have fond memories of your parents and all the school activities they attended. I remember them taking great pride in you three. May you find peace and comfort in your memories and in knowing you will see them again in Heaven one day.