Dean A. Meese 65, of Bolivar, died Sunday, October 16, 2022, at his residence of an apparent heart attack. Born August 9, 1957, in Dover, he was the son of the late Richard and Katherine (Jones) Meese.
He was an over-the-road truck driver. Dean never met a stranger and loved his family, fishing, and fur babies. He was a member of the N.R.A and was a past member of the Zoar Gun Club. He also loved the Lord.
He is survived by his wife, the former Julia Ledsome, whom he married on October 9, 1976. Also, surviving are his 2 sons Ryen (Breanna) Meese of Massillon and Jerami Meese of Kentucky; 3 sisters Margaret (Rich) Cook of California, Jacqueline Smart of Sherrodsville, and Lori (Donald) Smith of Uhrichsville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Doreen Meese and a brother Timothy Meese.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 21, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Lebold-Smith Funeral Home in Bolivar. Pastor Andy McClung will officiate and burial will follow in Fort Laurens Cemetery in Bolivar. Friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home.
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Smith-Varns Funeral Home
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