Don Wayne Dean, age 73, of Bismarck, passed from this life on Thursday January 11, 2024, at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation in Arkadelphia. He was born on October 10, 1950, in Hot Springs, the son of the late Willie and Evelin Stroup Dean. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, carving wood, welding, and spending time in the garden. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Darell Dean, and one daughter, Mlynda Crabb.

Don is survived by his daughter, Julie Koch (Matthew) of Crystal, MN, three grandchildren, MaKaylen, Christian, and Jase Crabb all of Redfield, AR, and two sisters, Linda Schales and Trish Davis of Arkansas.

No services are planned at this time.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.