Dean Francis Harrison

Harrison, Dean F. MADISON-Dean F. Harrison, age 69, of Madison, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Aug. 8, 1945, in Madison, the son of Francis and Mayme (Mitchell) Harrison. He married Gail Borseth on July 18, 1987, in Madison. Dean, a native Madisonian, grew up in the Greenbush neighborhood, attended Catholic schools and graduated from Edgewood High School. He was a long-time employee, driver and trainer for Madison Metro. Prior to working for the City of Madison, he worked for Hartwig Mail Service. Dean was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He lived a full life in his 69 years. Dean was always happy, never a mean word would he utter. Dean loved anything to do with cars, was a devoted Badgers fan and enjoyed spending time with his second family at Dairyland Café. His greatest joy came from being with his grandchildren. Dean is survived by his wife, Gail; children, Heather (Owen) Coats, Heidi (Jerry) Harrison, Heath (Dawn) Harrison, Hoyt (Monica) Harrison and Holden Harrison; step-children, Adam (Kathleen) Borseth, Adrian (Shiva) Borseth, Eric (Lynda) Borseth and Doug Dallmann; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Donna (Tom) Yaudes; brother-in-law, Ron Esser; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Shirley Esser; brother, Donald Harrison; and nephew, Brian Yaudes. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St, Monona, at 11:30 a.m., on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, with Father John Silva and Father Gabriel Lopez concelebrating. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations for lung disease research and education. Please send checks made out to "University of Wisconsin Foundation", designating the Pulmonary Research and Education Fund on the check, to UW Foundation, U.S. Bank Lockbox, P.O. Box 78807, Milwaukee, WI 53278-0807. A special thank you to Nicole and Carmen at Agrace HospiceCare for the compassionate care they provided for Dean and his family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420