Dean Mick 1926-2020

Dean Adair Mick Sr., 94, of Holton, passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at his home with family by his side. He was born Aug. 29, 1926 in Holton, the son of Otto Robert and Leona (Goodman) Mick.

Dean worked for United Manufacturing, Hill’s and as a machinist at Seymour’s, all in Topeka. He also worked as a custodian for USD 336, retiring in 1991.

He married Marie Antill. They later divorced.

Dean married Mary M. Moore on June 1, 1968 in Holton. They celebrated more than 52 years of marriage.

Survivors include his wife, Mary, of the home; a daughter, Gail Taliaferro (Jerry) of Holton; four sons, Francis Mick (Kathy) of Derby, Keith Mick (Kathy) of Circleville, Rowdy Mick (Marsha) of Fairview and Dean A. Mick Jr. (Amy) of Holton; 16 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Ruth Elizabeth Mick; a son, Dennis Mick; a sister, Eunice Moore; a brother, Kermit Mick; a grandson, Jessie Mick; and an infant great-grandson.

Dean will lie in state at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton beginning Friday afternoon, Oct. 30, 2020 until noon Monday, Nov. 2, 2020. Burial will be held at a later date at Olive Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Onaga Home Health Care, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, PO. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

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