Dean R. Dakke
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Dean R. Daake, age 74, of San Antonio, Texas passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Dean was born September 5, 1947 to Emil Daake and EllaMae Pledger in Kearney, Nebraska.
Dean leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Mari Daake; sons, Jeff (Emily) Daake, Johnathan Daake, and Matthew (Heather) Daake; and grandchildren, Abigail Daake, Cameron Daake, Austin Daake, Eric Daake, Brandon Daake. Dean is preceded in death by his parents, Emil and EllaMae Daake, and sister, Linda Clark.
A dedicated serviceman, Dean retired from the United States Army as a Lieutenant Colonel. He served in Desert Storm and was stationed in Fort Knox, Kentucky, Japan, and Brooke Army Medical in San Antonio, Texas. Dean also achieved his Master's degree in nursing from the Medical College of Georgia.
There are many words that can be used to describe Dean, but the ones that stand out the most are intelligent, compassionate, caring, humble, and dedicated. Dean will be remembered for being a true gentleman who represented a fading generation. He excelled at his career, passing down a strong and committed work ethic to his sons and grandchildren. Like many in his generation he leaned toward being more reserved and quieter; however, he did not need to say much as his family knew they were loved. He received immense pleasure watching those he loved excel in life.
A committal service for Dean will be held Monday, July 25, 2022 from 1:45 PM to 2:15 PM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SunsetNorthFuneralHome.com for the Daake family.