Dean was born, May 29, 1944, to Arnold & Lorena (Copenhaver) Rinne. He passed away, Wenesday, April 14, 2010, at Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 65 years, 10 months, and 16 days.

Dean attended and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1962. After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served his country for four years. He married Carol, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, and raised Nicholas. He was a farmer. Was a member of Eagles Club, Nebraska City, Nebraska; Mid-Otoe County VFW #5547 and the Massie-Richards Post #100, American Legion both of Syracuse, Nebraska. Dean enjoyed playing cards with his friends when he was able.

Dean is survived by his son, Nicholas Rinne, of Talmage, NE, 3 brothers Don Rinne and wife Donna, of Fremont, NE, Robert Rinne and wife Diann, of Lincoln, NE Gerald Rinne and wife Susan, of Nebraska City, NE, 1 sister Nancy Kasbohm & husband Don, of Dunbar, Nebraska, also survived by nieces & nephews.

Memorial services will be Monday, April 19, 2010, at 2:00 P.M., at the Fusselman Wymore Funeral Home Chapel, 644 Park Street, Syracuse, NE with *Private Family Graveside Service Held At A Later Time*

Visitation, Friday, April 16, 2010 from 9 A.M. until 5 P.M. to sign the Register Book Only, and Monday, April 19th from 9 A.M. until Time of the Services at 2:00 P.M.. **NO Viewing - Cremation**

Family suggests Memorials to Syracuse Rescue Squad, Syracuse, NE.