at-grandchildren. They moved to O'Fallon, MO in 2006 to be closer to family. They are faithful members of First Assembly of God Church in Troy, MO. Dean was a Christian first and foremost, and raised his family in the church. He could be described as tender-hearted, gentle, playful, and a lover of a good joke. Dean will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Linda Gottsch of O'Fallon, MO, children, Deanna Kay Gottsch of O'Fallon, Charlotte Rena Gottsch of O'Fallon, Angela Ann (Brian) Grindstaff of O'Fallon, Donda Jean Gottsch of O'Fallon, Aaron Jon (Debbie) Gottsch of O'Fallon, grandchildren, Emma Rogers, Michael Lowe, Maggie Rogers, John Grindstaff, Joel Grindstaff, Alyssa Grindstaff, Anna Grindstaff, Mitchell Booth, Grant Booth, Madison Gottsch and Katelyn Gottsch, great-grandchildren, Tarin Rogers, Theo Rogers and one-on-the way, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Dean was preceded in death by his parents, his grandson, Timothy Brian Grindstaff and three brothers, Delbert, Dale and Donald Gottsch. Visitation will be held on Wed. Sept. 28, 2022 from 10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. at Troy First Assembly of God Troy, MO Funeral - also on Wednesday Sept. 28, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at Troy First Assembly of God Troy, MO Pastor Joseph Britain to officiate. Graveside Service with Military Honors will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022 in the Westside Cemetery in Westside.