- Date Of Birth: February 24, 1932
- Date Of Death: November 5, 2014
- State: Illinois
Dean Richard Zehr, 82, of Washington Illinois went home to the Lord Wednesday, November 5, 2014. He was born February 24, 1932 in Foosland, IL to Rev Harold and Alma (Unzicker) Zehr. He married Kathleen Imhoff in 1958, who preceeded him in death in 2008. He is survived by his children Debra ( Dave) Frohberg, West Lafayette, IN, , Rita (Dave) Kirkwood, Bloomington, IL, Stan (Julie) Zehr, Eureka, IL Curt(Sue) Zehr, Washington, IL, 12 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Lila (Ron) King, Rachel Zehr, Alan (Carol) Zehr, Hazel Yoder, John Zehr, and W. Jay Zehr. One sister, onebrother in law, and two sisters in law preceded him in death.
Faith, family, and farming were the cornerstones of Dean?s life. As a young adult, he served with Mennonite Central Committee in Europe helping WWII refugees rebuild their lives. His “PAX buddies” became lifelong friends who he and Kathy cherished.
