Dean Leslie Adams, age 87, of Stacyville IA, passed away on January 14, 2023.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 18, at 10:30a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with Father Raymond Burkle, officiating. Burial will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 17, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the church; with a Rosary at 4:45pm.
Dean was born January 2, 1936 in Stacyville, the son of Reinhart and Margaret (Hemann) Adams. He was united in marriage to Veronica Schrage on December 27, 1958, at the Visitation Catholic Church. The couple went on to have five children, David, Kenny, Roger, Susan and Jill. Dean was a member Visitation Catholic Church. Dean was a member of the Knights of Columbus and an Army Veteran. He enjoyed spending time with family, visiting with neighbors & friends, canning pickles, gardening, playing cards, jigsaw puzzles, bowling, golfing and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Veronica; his children, Kenny (Jude) Adams of Stacyville, Roger (Barb) Adams of Mason City, Susan (Bill) Theobald of Kasson, MN and Jill (Jason) Reams of Osage; daughter-in-law, Janelle (Lenny) Reeder of Marshalltown; 11 Grandchildren; Rachael Adams, Zach Adams, Kyle (Candice) Adams, Kory (Shannon) Adams, Kelly Adams, Ryan Adams, Megan (Alex) Moorehead, Sadie Adams, Nikki (Matt) Job, Crystal (Jared) Mayer and Bekka Reams; and 7 Great Grandchildren; Bailey, Riley, Bentley, Kynlee, Ellie, Kailee and Destiny; brother, Pickle (Erma) Adams; sister, Dudy (Leslie) Weber.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Reinhart & Margaret Adams; son, David Adams; brothers, Don (Darlene) Adams; Marvin (Bev) Adams, sister, Ruthie (Urban) Mayer.
Champion Funeral Home 641-732-3706
schroederfuneralhomes.com