Jerry A. Dean, age 70 of Henderson, NE died Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in Henderson. He was born on July 16, 1954 to Gerald and Patty (Maxwell) Dean in Falls City, NE. On May 8, 1993, he was united in marriage to Diane Saari in Sutton, NE.
Jerry was a longtime truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, working, watching sci-fi and old western shows, and studying the Bible.
He is survived by his wife Diane of Henderson, sons Jason Dean of Omaha, NE, Jeremy (Eva) Dean of Weeping Water, NE, Jonathan Dean of Henderson, and Lucas Hendrickson of Pasadena, MD, daughters Michelle Claus of Lincoln, NE, and Marcena Dean of Pawnee City, NE, 7 grandchildren Kiera Dean of Wann, NE, Elizabeth Dean of Omaha, James Dean, Jaxton Dean, both of Weeping Water, Nathan Matlock, Colton Matlock, both of Hickman, NE, Breann Matlock of Lincoln, brother Scott Dean of Lincoln, and sister Lucinda Dean of Katy, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Harry Dean.
Memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Metz Chapel in York. It was Jerry’s wish to be cremated. There is no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. Condolences may be left for the family at metzmortuary.com. Metz Mortuary in York is handling the arrangements.