DEAN, Ralph M. Jr; of Ortonville; passed away March 12, 2023; age 72; boyfriend of Peggy Medina; father of Gregory (Sara) Dean and Jamie (Ryan) Hobbs; grandpa of Harrison, Madison and Aden; brother of  Shari (Donald) McLellan, Cindy (Gary) Guiles, Linda (Jim) Stechow and Thomas Dean; uncle of many; preceded in death by his parents Virginia and Ralph Dean, Sr. Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Air Force in the Vietnam War. He spent 39 years in manufacturing as a program analyst, retiring from Glory Manufacturing Company. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, camping, fishing and hunting. Cemetery Service with military honors Tuesday, May 16^th at 11:00 am at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Arrangements entrusted to Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston. Memorials may be made to Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph Building 42 E, Pontiac, MI 48341. Please leave a memory or condolence on Ralph’s online guest book at www.wintfuneralhome.com