On Friday, October1, 2021, Dean Dundee loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 44. Dean was born in Cedar Rapids on March 15, 1977, to Dean and Laura (Behrends) Dundee. Dean enjoyed working in construction. He could drive backwards better than most can drive forwards. He married Jessica J (Mahoney) HenneAugust 2002. With Jessica Dean had two daughters Hailey and Regan.Dean married Angela R McElmuray on December 28th, 2007. Dean and Angie have one son Joey.Dean loved Snoopy, fishing, hunting, and MMA with Hard Drive. He had an art for stories and could make anyone laugh. He was hardheaded and yet had a heart of gold. For those in his circle he had unending loyalty.Dean found God and was baptized at First United Methodist Church of Marion, he was so very proud of accepting God into his life. After moving to Tekamah, NE Dean found a true home with the Tekamah Volunteer Fire Department. Dean became an EMT and completed Firefighter 1.Prior to his illness, Dean had made plans to become a paramedic. He felt he had found his true calling. Dean was preceded in death by his father Dean, his mother, Laura. He is survived by his wife Angie, his children Hailey, Regan, and Joey.Dean had a special place in his heart for his many cousins. He enjoyed his time with those closest to him. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 23rd at Tekamah Fire Hall at 1:00 O'clock. In leu of flowers please send donations to the Tekamah Fire Department.Cards may be sent to 909 O Street Tekamah, NE. A second celebration of life will be heldon November 13th from 12:00 to 2:00 at the Marion Methodist Church 5050 REC Drive Marion IA 52302.