Dean S. Thompson, age 90 of Manistee, MI died peacefully early Wednesday morning, February 22, 2017 with his family by his side.

He was born November 2, 1926 in Manistee, son of the late Harry J. & Teckla N. (Larsen) Thompson. He attended Woodrow Wilson Grade School. He was a graduate of Manistee High School with the Class of 1944. After high school Dean served our country as a member of the U.S. Navy during WWII from Jan. 17, 1945 until his honorable discharge July 14, 1946. While in the Navy, Dean sailed the South Pacific and was initiated as a member of the Shellbacks. He married Irma L. Brown on October 14, 1950 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Manistee. They have shared over 66 years of marriage. Dean received a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill in 1950. Dean grew up working in the family business, Thompson's Men's Store of downtown Manistee until taking over the store as owner and operator in 1950 until retiring from the store in 1982. He carried on the family esteem associated with the Larsen family for providing quality merchandise (F.C. Larsen) of Manistee with his efforts and work with his community and church. During his working career he served as Past-President of the Manistee Jaycees where he was active in promoting downtown development in the Manistee area. He also served as Past-President of The Spirit of the Woods Club in Manistee. Dean was an avid hunter and fisherman. He earned his Master Anglers' Award for both trout and steelhead. Following his retirement Dean enjoyed wood-working and carpentry. He was a skilled craftsman with precision and patience. Dean was a very active and devoted member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Manistee. Prior to his death, he was one of the oldest members of the church. Dean's kindness and generosity was reflective of his faith and devotion to his family and his church. As a member of his church he was active and participated in the church choir, finance committee, endowment fund and also served as usher and also a church trustee. His carpentry work can be seen in the church library, crosses, tables, frames and deacon benches of the church. He designed and handcrafted the baptismal font of white oak seen at Good Shepherd Church, amongst various others wood crafts he donated to various charities and also gave to family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Irma; his son and daughter-in-law, Alan & Teresa Thompson of Manistee; 2 grandsons, Matthew (Sarah Steinke) and Ethan Thompson; his brother, H. Jay Thompson; his sister, Ann Kimball; his brother-in-law, Albert (Karla) Brown; sisters-in-law, Martha Brown and Gloria Brown. Numerous nieces & nephews also survive him.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Diane K. Thompson; 4 brothers-in-law, Donald Brown, Fred Brown and Henry "Hank" Brown and Thomas Olson and 4 sisters-in-law, Marilyn Thompson, Minnie Brown, Vada Olson and Alice Tessman.

Cremation has taken place and funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 3, 2017 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Manistee with Pastor Kevin McClain officiating and members of the Manistee County United Veterans Ritual Squad will present military honors. A luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall. Burial will then take place at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery also in Manistee. The family will be at the church from 10:00 am until the time of service to receive friends.

A memorial has been established in Dean's name for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Living Endowment Memorial Fund of Manistee. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and will be available at the church on Friday.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.