More detail on this person: DEAN G. GILLETT, died peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2015, at the
VA Hospital, in Fort Wayne. He was born on Oct. 25, 1945, in Weyerhauser, Wis. Dean was honorably
discharged as a ranking captain from the United States Army in 1972. He served one tour in Germany
and two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. After his military career, Dean retired after 32
years with North American Van Lines as a long haul truck driver and a certified trainer. During this
time, he continued to serve his country by enlisting in the reserves based out of St. Paul, Minn.
Whether it was in his beautiful "Busch Gardens" backyard or the lakes in northern Wisconsin with his
family, Dean's love for the outdoors was his true joy. He is survived by his wife of 51 years,
Karen; daughter, Kelly/Britt Critser of Chetek, Wis.; son, Kyle Gillett of Prior Lake, Minn.; four
grandchildren, James Akins, Josh and Heather Akins, Danielle Akins, and Lukas Gillett; and two great
grandchildren, Dakota and Isabelle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Bertha
Gillett; and brother, Clifford. The family of Dean G. Gillett would like to express their sincere
gratitude for all the excellent service and tender care he received throughout his bout with cancer
at the VA Hospital. "Their tenderness and compassion will never be forgotten." Services for Dean
will be held with family back in his home state of Wisconsin at a future date. Memorials may be
directed to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on June 24, 2015
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