Dean L. Temple, age 88, of Mendon, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, at the Colonial Nursing Center in Rockford.

He was born August 2, 1932, in Dublin Township, to the late Carl & Helen (Hileman) Temple.

Dean married Jean Haas on November 24, 1957, and she survives, along with their 5 children: Deb Clark of St. Peters, Missouri, Terry (Mary) Temple of Mendon, Vicki (Steve) Bauer of Bellville, Illinois, Jeff (Laurie) Temple of Coldwater, and Michael (Chi) Temple of Rockford. He is also survived by a sister, Lois Schaadt, of Fort Wayne, 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren plus 1 on the way, and sisters-in-law: Phyllis Temple of Fort Wayne and Diane Haas of Lima.

Dean was preceded in death by a brother, Don Temple and brothers-in-law: Larry Haas and Don Schaadt.

A 1951 graduate of Rockford High School, Dean served as a Radioman in the U.S. Army from 1951-1954, stationed at White Sands, New Mexico. He had been employed with Miller Bros. Construction of Archbold for 40+ years, working on road construction projects all around the area.

Dean was a member of Mendon United Methodist Church and the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA). He was a life member of Rockford American Legion Post #508, Mercer County Sportsmen's Association, and The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 18 of Ohio.

Dean enjoyed woodworking, having created a variety of items, including puzzles, crafts, and quilt racks. He liked working on cars. Another favorite pastime of his was hunting - deer, rabbits, squirrels - whatever was in season.

Calling Hours will be held at the Mendon United Methodist Church on Friday, November 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, followed by the Funeral Service beginning at Noon, with Pastor Rob Glenn officiating. Burial follows at Mendon Cemetery with Military Rites provided by Celina American Legion Post #210 and Celina VFW Post #5713.

Those attending are required to wear masks, practice social distancing as much as possible, and follow the COVID-19 guidelines established by Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health.

Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of the Donor's Choice.

Condolences can be expressed to the Temple family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home of Mendon.