Dean Cassell, 86, of Lincoln, NE passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020. Dean was born on August 4, 1933 in Clay Center, NE, the son of Leonard Earl Cassell and Pearl Helen (Swanson) Cassell. He married Sondra “Soni” Purdy on August 25, 1956.
Preceding his death are his parents and one sister, Donna Slama. Surviving is one daughter Pam (husband Mac) Rodgers; one son, Jeff (wife Marieanne) Cassell, three granddaughters, Courtney Rodgers, Megan Carder and Baileigh Rodgers, two grandsons, CJ Cassell and Cameron Cassell, and six great-grandchildren.
Dean was an Army Veteran and enjoyed his engineering job at Davis Design. He was extremely proud of the work he did at both Brian Hospital and Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Dean was truly a selfless person, a great listener, and loved everyone he met. He had a keen sense of humor and an unforgettable laugh. He was a loving husband, engaging father, proud grandfather, joyous great-grandfather and a wonderful
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