Dean F Ross

Dean F Ross

July 08, 1957 - June 18, 2023

Obituary

MADISON - Dean F. Ross, age 65, of Windsor, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Mercy Hospital. He was born in Madison, Wis., on July 8, 1957, to Delwin and Darlene (Wagner) Ross.

 

Dean and Laurie had been married for 38 years. Dean was an avid golfer, rarely missing a weekend when the sun was shining (or even when it wasn’t). He also had a talent for anything mechanical and enjoyed working on cars and helping his family and friends think through and solve problems. Dean adored his dogs, Jazz and Oliver. He naturally sought to brighten the days of those around him, was quick with a joke and even quicker to laugh. He was caring and fun-loving, and those that knew him will treasure the memories they have of Dean smiling while doing what he loved and enjoying life.

 

Dean is survived by his wife, Laurie; children, Kathryn (Matthew) Rivard, Kevin (Jennifer) Ross and Kristopher Ross (Pang Xiong); grandchildren, Ian and Avery Rivard; mother, Darlene; siblings, Diane (John) Ordway, Denise (Scott) Olson, Dawn (Joe) Borelli and Debra (Greg) Hermus; mother-in-law, Donna Anderson; brother-in-law, Mike (Marybeth) Anderson; and sister-in-law, Suzy Anderson. He is further survived by many relatives and friends.


He was preceded in death by his father, Delwin Ross; father-in-law, Terry Anderson; and brother-in-law, Tim Anderson.

 

A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 12 noon until the time of the memorial service at 3 p.m. Military honors to follow.


Memorial donations may be made to the Dane County Humane Society, UW-Madison Cardiovascular Research Center or the American Family Children’s Hospital in honor of Dean’s grandchildren. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420


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Visitation
Fri Jul 21, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memorial Service
Fri Jul 21, 2023 @ 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Military Honors
Fri Jul 21, 2023 @ 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Dave Suchomel
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It has been many years, but I remember Dean. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. Dave Suchomel
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David & Linda Speidel
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Dear Ross Family, We were greatly saddened to hear about Dean's passing. Linda and I sincerely wish that we could attend his memorial service, but we have a musical event that we are managing at our church this weekend and are hosting a large group of people. It has been a very long time (decades) since we have last seen Dean and all of my cousins. I vividly remember some of the great times we had at the Ross family holiday gatherings in Sun Prairie, and going out to play touch football after a big Thanksgiving feast. Don't forget Diane and Barb eating all of Grandma's blueberry torte! Although we've not been in touch, it appears that Dean and wife, Laurie, have a wonderful family. So glad to see that Dean had developed problem solving & mechanical skills - which I never would have guessed would be a passion of Dean's growing up! We will have all of the Ross family in our prayers and sincerely hope that we can all get together again. Love, Dave & Linda Speidel
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Pam Asche
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I dearly miss seeing Dean each morning when he walked Oliver. He was always such a cheerful man and a joy to visit with or to simply share a wave with from the corner. The neighborhood will not be the same without him. Pam & Loren Asche
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Ginger Hein
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Darlene: I offer you my sympathy in your loss. Received memo from cousin Bill. Sorry we haven’t kept in touch.

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