Dean L. Somers

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.