Obituary of Dean E. Blackwell

Bedford – Dean E. Blackwell, 83, of Bedford, died at 4:17 pm on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Stonebridge Health Campus.

Born June 1, 1935 in Bedford, he was the son of Birtle C. and Elsie L. (Lewis) Blackwell. He married Bonnie K. Stewart on December 2, 1955 and she preceded him in death on April 29, 2019. He was a graduate of Heltonville High School. He retired in early 2000 after working for the city as a police officer and City Planning Director. After retirement, he drove the city bus. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Bedford, the National Guard, and the Bedford Masonic Lodge #14 F & AM.

Survivors include a son, Brian Blackwell and wife, Jamie, of Bedford; a granddaughter, Erin Gratzer and husband, Jase, of Bedford; a grandson, Brandon Blackwell and wife, Terra, of Bedford; two great grandchildren, Raelynn Grace Blackwell and Miles Dean Blackwell of Bedford. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 26 in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Bruce Ervin officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 with a Masonic service at 7:00 p.m. at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.