Dean

Garnett

Gerral Dean “Deano” Garnett, Sergeant First Class, 76, of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. He was born May 19, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Gerral “Leo” and Iona “Fern” (Ahrens) Garnett.

Dean graduated from Hutchinson High School and enlisted in the United States Army and served in the First Infantry Division (Big Red One) from 1969 to 1973. He earned the rank of SP5 during two tours in Vietnam and received many commendations, including the Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Service Bar, and Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. Following his honorable discharge, Dean served in the Kansas Army National Guard and worked for Consolidated Manufacturing for many years. He enjoyed working on cars, NASCAR, and was actively involved in V.F.W. Bob Campbell Post #1361.

Dean is survived by his brother, Rick Garnett (Tammy); sister-in-law, Karen Garnett; brother-in-law, Rollin Karg; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Leroy Garnett; and sister, Patricia Karg.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2026, at Elliott Chapel. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed by clicking the following link: click here to view the service.

Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard.

Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday thru Thursday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will received friends beginning one hour prior to the service on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to V.F.W. Bob Campbell Post #1361, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.