Dean M. Stolp

Dean Merritt Stolp, Jr., one of three sons of Marilyn Joanne (Ivy) and Dean Merritt Stolp, Sr., was born on November 25, 1948 in Omaha, Nebraska. Dean grew up in Omaha where he graduated from Tech High in 1968.

Following school, Dean joined the United States Navy. He was stationed on the USS Bon Hamme Richard Aircraft Carrier during the Vietnam War where he served as an ordinance mechanic. Dean was discharged in 1971 as a Seaman Middle Class and returned home to Omaha where he began working as an optical technician for an eyeglass manufacture.

Dean and Christina Loraine Hicks were married on July 5, 1978 in Omaha. Dean, Christina, and her children made their home in Omaha and later moved to Glenwood, Iowa. Dean enjoyed spending time with his new family, traveling, riding motorcycles, and reading. In 2001, Dean's health forced him to retire after 30 years as an optical technician. He and Christina had been married 29 years when Christina died in June of 2007.

Dean passed away at the Golden Living Care Center in Omaha, Nebraska on March 28, 2009 at the age of 60 years, 4 months, and 3 days. He was preceded in death by his father; wife Christina Stolp; and an infant daughter.

Dean is survived by his mother Marilyn Stolp of Apache Jct., AZ; brothers, David Stolp of Glenwood, and Dale Stolp, wife Sharon and their son Micha of Omaha; step-children Connie Spring and Mark, and Bette and Mark Murphy, all of Pacific Junction, IA, David and Paula Barrett, Sr of Glenwood, Alfred Barrett and Lisa of Arizona, and Michael Barnett of Omaha; step grandchildren, Renay Barrett of Glenwood and her children, Luke and Seven; Gidget Tyler and Larry of Council Bluffs, IA and their children, Aireil, Brittnay, Scott, and Travis; David Barrett, Jr. and Dawn of Glenwood and their children, Jaimee, David III, Lauren, Dylan, Devlin, and Dawson; and Kelley Barrett and Stacey of Omaha and their children, Kelley, Jr. and Kayden; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Private memorial services were held by the family.

Hertz Funeral Home of Glenwood in charge of arrangements.