John Rulon Dea, 86, Washington, Iowa

John R. Dea, age 86, of Washington, Iowa formerly of Ainsworth, Iowa died Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the All American Care Center in Washington following a lengthy illness.

Celebration of life services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at the Jones Eden Funeral Home with Pastor Darryl Carr officiating. Visitation will begin noon Monday at the Jones Eden Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Interment will military honors will take place at the Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington, Iowa. A general memorial has been established. Online condolences may be sent for John's family through the web at www.jonesfh.com

John Rulon Dea was born, October 18, 1925 in Washington, Iowa the son of William John and Evelyn (Lane) Dea. He attended school in Ainsworth, Iowa. John served in the United States Army during World War II.

Following his time in the service, John assisted his parents with the family farming operation. He was also employed as the animal caretaker at the University of Iowa and was previously employed at Rath Packing Company in Muscatine, Iowa.

He was a member of Ainsworth American Legion Post 351 and was a ten year member of Eagles Lodge 695. John was a sports enthusiast and an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan.

He is survived by one son Stephen John Dea of Pella, Iowa; daughter Debra Ann Castel of Davenport, Iowa and several grandchildren.

John was preceded in death by his parents, one son Thomas M. Dea in 2009, one brother William F. Dea, and one sister Elizabeth Dea.

Source: http://whotv.tributes.com/show/John-Rulon-Dea-93018600

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