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Dean Eugene Doughan

8/15/1961 - 12/6/2017


Obituary


Dean Eugene Doughan, 56, of Britt passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at his home in rural Britt. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 11, 2017 at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 139 3rd Street Southeast in Britt with Fr. Jim Dubert and Fr. Paul Lippstock concelebrating. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery. A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, December 10, 2017 followed by a Rosary. Visitation will be begin immediately following the Rosary and will continue until 4:30 PM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 139 3rd Street Southeast in Britt.  Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday morning. Dean was born August 15, 1961 at Hancock County Hospital in Britt to Allan and Frances (Ptacek) Doughan. Following high school, Dean worked locally before relocating to Louisiana. Later, work took him to Minneapolis. Wanting to move closer to his family, Dean found employment back in the area and was most recently employed at Winnebago Industries in Forest City. When living in Louisiana, Dean became interested in body building and drag racing. He also had a love for attending and competing in car shows. Dean was a gifted person who could do anything. His specialty was making people laugh. He was quick-witted and loved by many. Dean is survived by his parents, Frances and Allan Doughan of Britt; siblings Diane (Bill) Mattoon of Britt, Dwight (Conni) Doughan of Britt, Duane (Lynda) Doughan of Britt, Dan (Lynn) Doughan of Britt, Deb (Dan) Veldhouse of Britt, Doug (Dawn) Doughan of Clear Lake and Darla (Randy) Yeakel of Kanawha; along with numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews, other family members and friends. Dean was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.