Van Henry Dean, 61, died October 13, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born April 26, 1958, in Emporia, the son of Elza A. and Alice L. (Vantuyl) Dean.  Van graduated from Newton High School in 1976 and worked for the BNSF Railroad until his retirement.  He was a lifetime Harley rider who enjoyed playing pool and loved spending time with his friends and family.

On February 5, 1990, Van married Jenny Roeder in Wichita.  They shared 29 years of marriage.  She survives.

Also surviving are: children, James Dean, Natasha Quinn, Rebecca Farish, Vanessa Lowder; grandchildren, Gavan Becker, Lakyn and Breckyn Farish, Ava and Van Dean, Alexandra and William Quinn, Beckham, Dakota, Jameson, and Maverick Lowder; siblings, Andrew, Arden, and Jennifer; uncle, George Dean; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, with the family to receive friends from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson. The casket will remain closed. Burial will be 2 p.m. in Buhler Municipal Cemetery East, 14810 E. 82 ^nd Ave., Buhler, directly followed by a come-and-go reception at Royal's Bar & Banquet, 1514 E. 4 ^th Ave., Hutchinson.