Dean Thomas Gramowski, age 66, of Glidden, IA, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids, IA.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the Carroll First Church in Carroll, IA, with Pastor Dave Hagen officiating. The family will greet friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. on Friday morning until the time of the service. Burial will be in the Merle Hay Memorial Cemetery in Glidden at 1:30 P.M. on Friday with military honors conducted by the Merle Hay Post of the American Legion.
Dean was born January 1, 1956, in Ames, IA, and he was the son of Richard “Jim” and Arlene (Wyman) Gramowski. He attended Forest Strawn-Wing Schools in Forest, IL, graduating with the High School Class of 1974. Shortly after graduation, the family moved to Iowa. In 1976, he was united in marriage to Cindy Nieland and together the couple had two children, Corey and Megan. In 1982, he enlisted in the Iowa Army National Guard until he was injured and was honorably discharged in 1983. Dean was employed by General Electric in Carroll for 22 years. He then worked for Quebecor World in Carroll until they closed their doors.
On May 18, 2002, he was united in marriage to Deborah Craig at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Dean welcomed Deborah’s children, Stacey, David, and Cassondra to the family. He was employed at Scheck’s Plumbing and Heating in Carroll until he was forced to retire due to his failing health.
Dean was a member of the Carroll First Church. He enjoyed camping, fishing and golfing. In his spare time, you could often find him putting model airplanes and ships together. But most of all he loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.
Dean is survived by his wife Deborah of Glidden; his children: Corey Gramowski (Kari) of Emmettsburg, IA, Stacey Moran of Glidden, David Selonke (Erica) of Carroll, IA, and Cassondra Schachtner (Jacob) of Lake View, IA; grandchildren: Alex Gramowski, Tanner Gramowski, Emma Gramowski, Jayden Moran, Brynnlee Selonke, Justice Moran, Kyler Schachtner, and John Moran; his brothers and sister: Brian Gramowski of Champaign, IL, Diane Odendahl (John) of Carroll, and Dale Gramowski (Renee) of Boone, IA; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Dean was preceded in death by his daughter Megan Gramowski; his parents; and his brother Bruce Gramowski.
