Service Information
Dean C. Cripps, age 83, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his home.
Private Family Graveside Service will be held in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Obituary
Dean Charles Cripps was born on September 14, 1941, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Clair and Inez (Moravec) Cripps. Dean was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at Hutchinson Congregational United Church of Christ. He received his education in Hutchinson, and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1959.
On September 11, 1961, Dean was united in marriage to Phyllis Barnes in Glencoe, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with one son, Scott. Dean and Phyllis resided in Hutchinson. They shared 63 years of marriage.
Dean was employed as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service based in Hutchinson. He retired in 1996 after 34 years of service. Dean was a member of New Journey United Church of Christ in Hutchinson.
Dean enjoyed antiquing and watching all manner of sports on television. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and friends.
Dean passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his home in Hutchinson, at the age of 83 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Dean is survived by his:
Wife, Phyllis Cripps of Hutchinson, MN;
Son, Scott Cripps and his wife, Joyce of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Ryan Koester and his wife Maggie,
Robert Cripps and his wife, Tori,
Claire Wheatley and her husband, Joe;
4 Great-grandchildren, Aaliyah Cripps, Raelyn Cripps, Maddison Wheatley, Brooks Wheatley;
Many other relatives and friends.
Dean is preceded in death by his Parents, Clair and Inez Cripps.
Tina says
So very sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed visiting with Dean when I stopped by for something. A very gentle soul. Hugs and prayers
Shirley (Baumann) Paulson says
RIP and in God’s arms Dean. You were a pleasant person, a dedicated co-worker, and a child of God.
Sandi says
Dean was a gem, always stopped by to visit and offer advice or kind words. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in my prayers.
DeEtta nelson says
Sincerely sorry to hear of Dean dying. Remembering him at lake minnebell with the Demenges.
Linda Kurth says
Phyllis My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Cherish all the memories.
Karen Greve says
Scott, Joyce and families, I am so very sorry for the loss of Dean. I am thinking of you and sending love and support.
Karen, former employee of Family Rexall Drug
Katy (Plaude) Leppa says
Oh, Phyllis & Scott! So many memories of Dean—as Phyllis’ husband, a friend, and usually as my post man!Driving back from Duluth in pea soup fog…Dean trying to see the center line by opening the driver side window…or to escape all the help he was getting from his passengers!
Relish the years you had him. Thoughts & prayers & LOVE!
Leroy and Darlene Karg says
Sending sincere sympathy to the Cripps family
I always enjoyed working with him
Good memories
Kim Schutt says
Phyllis, Scott and Joyce,
John and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we are thinking of all of you and sending thoughts and prayers for peace.
John and Kim Schutt
Karen and Dean Mikolichek says
So sorry to hear that Dean passed away ! I really enjoyed working with him. Dean had a great sense of humor. He will be missed
Teresa Housenick says
I’m so very sorry for your loss!! My Thoughts and Prayers Phyllis and family …. Dean was the best neighbor mom and dad could have over the years !!!
Much love
John Teresa and kids
Tom Romashek says
Dean was a high school fiiend who i didn’t see a great deal through the years, but he was always a good guy with a great sense of humor and I nalwas enjoyed our chats at reunions. My condolences to the family.