Dean A. Cassiday

April 11, 1930 - January 25, 2022

Dean A. Cassiday, 91 of Liberty Center, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 25, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Cassiday was born on April 11, 1930 in Wabash, Indiana to Leo J. & Edith (Gorham) Cassiday. He graduated from Wabash High School in 1948 and served in the United States Army, during the Korean War. He worked for Cline Lumber for several years in Liberty Center and Warren. Dean retired from the United States Postal Service as a rural letter carrier for 30 years. He was a longtime member of the Liberty Center Baptist Church, where he served on the Board of Deacons for over 60 years and was a member of the American Legion Post #111 of Bluffton. Dean and Phyllis I. (Moore) were married on September 5, 1951 at the Liberty Center Baptist Church. Dean and Phyllis were world travelers and devout followers of the Lord. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather he enjoyed fishing, woodworking, trivia night, and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Phyllis of Liberty Center and children; Becky (David) Foster of Casper, Wyoming, Deana Price of Bluffton, Brian (Julie) Cassiday of Winter Garden, Florida, along with 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 2-great-great- grandchildren, along with a brother, Leo (Mila) Cassiday of Wabash, Indiana. Dean is preceded in death by his parents, a son, Timothy Cassiday, daughter, Beverly Cassiday and siblings; Jessie Nash, Arlie Cassiday and Devon Cassiday. Calling hours will be held from 1 to 4 P.M. on Sunday, January 30th at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, January 31st at the Liberty Center Baptist Church with Pastor Aaron Westfall officiating. Additional visitation hours will be one hour prior to the service (9:30 to 10:30) on Monday the 31st. Burial will take place at a later time at Mossburg Cemetery in Liberty Center. Memorials may be made to Liberty Center Baptist Church or to the American Legion Post. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.