Eldon "Dean" Sweet 1921-2016

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Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 12/21/2024 at 22:21:37

Eldon "Dean" Sweet
(March 3, 1921 - September 5, 2016)

Eldon "Dean" Sweet - age 95, of Pomeroy, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016, at his home in Pomeroy, Iowa. Eldon Dean Sweet was born March 3, 1921, near Varina, Iowa. He was the son of Chancy and Cynthia (Meyer) Sweet. Dean graduated from Varina High School. On July 17, 1942, Dean married Christine Duis in Truman, Minnesota. In 1942, Dean enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served during WW II until being honorably discharged in 1946. Following his military service, Dean and Christine settled in Pomeroy where they operated the Pomeroy Produce for many years, retiring in 1972. Dean also was a heavy equipment operator for 11 years for Calhoun County. Christine passed away in 1996 and Dean continued to make his home in Pomeroy. Dean was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Pomeroy. He enjoyed bowling, golf, fishing and playing cards. Survivors include his special friend, Marjorie Smith of Pomeroy and several nieces & nephews. Dean was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Christine; brothers, Claude and Leo; sisters, Hazel Eaton, Lela Pearson and Georgia Ruth Sweet.Copyright Lampe & Powers Funeral Home, (712) 464-7665, www.powersfh.net