George Earl Dean, son of Caroline Claude and George Dean Sr., was born July 28, 1910, in Monona County. As a small boy, he lived with his parents on a farm near Mapleton.

He married Luella Hollister on December 17, 1932 in Dakota City, Nebraska. The couple made their home in the Mapleton community, owning and operating the Dean Produce business for a number of years. While still in the produce business, Dean also worked at the Mapleton post office, working there the last 18 years. Luella passed away in 2000.

Mr. Dean was also known as an excellent furniture upholsterer.

Mr. Dean was a member of the Masons, Quarry Lodge No. 404, A. F. & A. M., the Methodist Church, Methodist Men and the Mapleton Fire Department.

(George was murdered. His case remains an open Iowa Cold Case.)

George Earl Dean, son of Caroline Claude and George Dean Sr., was born July 28, 1910, in Monona County. As a small boy, he lived with his parents on a farm near Mapleton.

He married Luella Hollister on December 17, 1932 in Dakota City, Nebraska. The couple made their home in the Mapleton community, owning and operating the Dean Produce business for a number of years. While still in the produce business, Dean also worked at the Mapleton post office, working there the last 18 years. Luella passed away in 2000.

Mr. Dean was also known as an excellent furniture upholsterer.

Mr. Dean was a member of the Masons, Quarry Lodge No. 404, A. F. & A. M., the Methodist Church, Methodist Men and the Mapleton Fire Department.

(George was murdered. His case remains an open Iowa Cold Case.)