Above / Today we’re remembering Dean DeGeeter with fond memories of his reflections about his opening a clothing business back in 1959, summer sidewalk sales, his lifestyle at River Place, and more in downtown Naperville. (PN File Photo, 2013)
Dean J. DeGeeter, age 89, a resident of Naperville since 1958, formerly of Aurora, IL, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Edward Hospital.
Dean DeGeeter was born September 1, 1931, in Aurora, Illinois, to his loving late parents, Clarence and Johanna DeGeeter, nee Mueller.
Cherished husband of the late Louise DeGeeter, nee Petersen, the couple wedded on September 4, 1954.
Beloved father of Dan (Cheryl Mosely) DeGeeter of Manteno, IL, Sandy (Jeff) Malone of Bentonville, AR, and Greg (Beth) DeGeeter of Naperville, IL.
Adored grandpa of Kyle (Madilyne), Colin (Simone Bolotin), and Leah Malone, Scott, Michael, and Sarah DeGeeter.
Dearest great-grandpa of Louise, Harrison, and Georgie Malone.
Dear brother of Albert (Margo) DeGeeter of Naperville, the late Dale, Darrell, and Robert DeGeeter.
Dean was a 1949 graduate of Marmion Academy in Aurora. After high school, he worked for Burlington Northern Railroad where he met the love of his life. After proudly serving his country as a U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean War, he moved his family to Naperville.
Dean started his career in the clothing business by managing the Main Store in downtown Naperville. He saw the need for boys apparel and opened Dean’s Boys Store in Naperville in 1959 and later expanded into men’s and women’s apparel.
He retired in 1987 from the store and later fulfilled one of his hobby’s as a travel agent where he was able to travel to many destinations around the world. He was a sports enthusiast and long-time member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church. He also volunteered many years at St. Patrick’s Residence.
Memorials may be sent to St. Patrick’s Residence, 1400 Brookdale Rd., Naperville, IL 60563 or Loaves and Fishes Community Pantry, 1871 High Grove Lane, Naperville, IL 60540.
Visitation: 3 to 8 PM Thurs., Oct. 29, at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30AM Fri., Oct. 30, 2020, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Rd., Naperville, IL 60563. Interment will follow at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville, IL.
For more information, call (630) 355-0213 or www.friedrich-jones.com.
Published with permission and with condolences to the DeGeeter Family.
