Dean Lee Dentel

Dean Lee Dentel, age 80, of Ida, MI, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 24, 2025. Born on October 1, 1944, in Monroe, MI. Dean was the son of Harold and Florence (Cosner) Dentel.

Dean attended Ida Public Schools. Was employed with Fabro Window Company, L J Builders, Inc. and was a farmer all his life.  He was an active member of New Life Church in Petersburg, MI.

Dean loved his family and his many friends and was always there to help whenever there was a need.  He was known as a generous man with a servant’s heart.  Dean was a single man and liked it that way.

Dean loved working on his farm, gardening, fishing, hiking and the outdoors.

Dean is survived by his sisters, Phyllis Sedelbauer, Janice Simon, Ruth Stoianowski, Jean Rorke; brother, James Dentel and many cousins, nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Florence (Cosner) Dentel; brothers John Dentel, Richard Dentel, Robert Dentel, sister Sharon Sullins.

Visitation will be on Monday March 3, 2025, from 1pm to 3pm at New Life Church - 6023 Summerfield Rd., Petersburg, MI 49270 - where service will immediately follow at 3pm.

Memorial contributions can be made to New Life Church Building Fund.