Dean J. Anderson, aka Grampa Bean, passed away peacefully at the Prairie Ridge Hospital, Columbus, WI, following a brief illness on Sunday February 5, 2023 and went to be with his Lord at the age of 90 years. He was born on July 18, 1932, in Cherry Valley, Illinois, to Julius and Edith Anderson. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy of 70 years.

He is lovingly remembered by his family: Greg (Linda) Anderson of Cambridge, WI; Wendy Wolfgram of Lake Mills, WI; Vicki (Dean) Forseth of Verona, WI; Tracey (Cheryl) Anderson of Waterloo, WI; thirteen grandchildren Kate (Andrew) Schaller, Krista (Ryan) Bensheimer, Tim (Jen) Anderson, Julia (Luke) Bernthal, Amy (Chad) Kittel, Andrea (Greg) Hanson, Joshua Forseth, Luke Forseth, Lindsey Jensen, Brian Anderson, Michael Anderson, Brittany Anderson and Megan (Brendan) Winter; eighteen great grandchildren, Anna Schaller, Ty Bensheimer, Lauren Schaller, Will Bensheimer, Torin Anderson, Kade Bensheimer, Brandon Schaller, Rhys Anderson, Reid Bensheimer, Tristan Kittel, Trinity Kittel, Carlene Jensen, Olivia Jensen, Paxton Culbert, Skyler Anderson, Berend Winter, Oliver Winter, new baby boy Winter; Dean's sister, Charlene (Jim) Barrett of Columbus, WI. He was preceded in death by his brother, William Anderson; Son-in-law Keith Wolfgram and daughter-in-law Beth Anderson.

Dean farmed in the Waterloo, WI area, had his own small engine repair shop and was an instructor of small engine repair at Madison Area Technical College in Watertown, WI.

Dean was appreciated and loved by many, and he was always telling jokes, stories or writing poems.

Special thanks to the Columbia Health Care Center, Prairie Ridge Hospital, Pastors Ben Zuberbier and Tim Schwartz, Zion Lutheran Church.

A private family service will be held. We encourage you to share your online condolences with Dean's family at jensenfuneralandcremation.com.