Dean A. Drew Jr. "Little Dean," 48, of St. Nazianz, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022.  He was born on March 15, 1974 to Dean and Dorothy (Kohl) Drew at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas.  Dean grew up and attended school in Marshfield.

He will be remembered as positive, easy going, and as a beautiful light in the lives of his family and those that knew him.  Dean will be forever missed by all that knew and loved him.  He was always smiling and was passionate about bowling, fishing, hunting, and golf.  He loved sports and cheered for his favorite teams.  He especially loved the St. Louis Cardinals (we won't hold that against him) as he lived in Missouri for many years where he raised his family.  In the last few years, he returned back to Wisconsin to be close to family, made new friends, and loved his job at Extrutech Plastics.  The management and fellow employees meant the world to him and he had never been happier.  Dean was a member of Renew Church in Two Rivers where he was active in ministry and also involved with United Ministries in St. Nazianz.

Survivors include his children, Jonathan Thomas, Camry Drew, Danielle Drew, and Abby Drew, all of Mexico, Missouri; parents, Dean and Dorothy Drew of Two Rivers, sisters, Wendy King and fiancé, Brad Williamson of Sturgeon Bay and Laura and husband, Matt Nelson of Menomonee; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mac and Dorothy McCoy; and maternal grandmother, Mary Ann Kohl.

A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Renew Church, 1029 33 ^rd Street, Two Rivers, with Rev. Randall Lassila officiating.  Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church.  Following services, a luncheon for family and friends will be held at the church.  Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel.  Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com .

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11 ^th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.