Dean Abbott

Dean Abbott, 53, died at his home in Winterset surrounded by his loved ones, Friday, January 16, 2015. A visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Ochiltree Funeral Service in Winterset with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Saturday. Memorials may be directed to the family. Dean Verl Abbott, the son of Verl and Elnora (Christensen) Abbott, was born April 10, 1961 in Winterset, Iowa. He attended Winterset Schools and graduated from Winterset High School in 1980. Dean was united in marriage to Klystell Sudbrock on May 18, 1990 in Winterset. Dean drove truck for most of his career, working for Des Moines Asphalt, Liberty Ready Mix, and Cooper Ready Mix. He enjoyed spending his time working in the garage on his motorcycle, going snowmobiling and heading north to do some fishing. Dean’s number one priority was always his family. He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids and was especially proud to be able to be a part of each of his children’s weddings. Dean learned to quilt after he discovered he was ill and was able to make something for everyone in his family. Dean will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and loyal friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Klystell Abbott of Winterset; children, Brent (Taylor) Abbott of Winterset, Candice (Trevor) Lehman of Winterset, Samantha (Tina) Abbott of Des Moines, and Michael (Tosha) Abbott of Winterset; grandchildren, Nathan, Blake, Elizabeth, and Bailey Abbott; sisters, Yvonne Abbott of Texas, and Genevieve (Ron) Bartlett of Grimes; other relatives and a host of friends. Dean is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Wilmina Abbott; and an uncle who helped raise him, Floyd (Velta) Price.