Dean G., 79, of 1146 Wisner Dr. died Thursday, June 5, 2003 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident north of Marquette, Iowa.

Dean was born January 20, 1924 in Postville, Iowa, the son of Faye and Hazel (Hangartner) Harris. He served as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne in Europe during WW II earning two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star.

Dean Harris and Jeanette Drewis were united in marriage June 9, 1946 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. He worked for Rath Packing Company for 31 years retiring in 1976. Jeanette worked for Rath Packing Company for 43 years retiring in 1984. They were both members of First Lutheran Church in Waterloo.

Dean and Jeanette enjoyed spending time at their trailer on the Mississippi River near Harpers Ferry; often times spending the week there during the summer where they enjoyed fishing. They enjoyed playing the slot machines, and spending time with nieces and nephews.

Dean is survived by 2 brothers: Merle Harris of Griffith, Indiana and Lee Harris of Genoa, Wisconsin; a sister Iris Zabel of Waterloo; as well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother Neil Harris.