Dean S. Hayes

Hayes, Dean S.Age 74, died April 24 of pneumonia.The CEO of his family, Dean studied at Whittier Grammar School, Oak Park-River Forest High School, The Citadel and U of I. Ham radio operator at age 15, he served honorably as a Corporal in the US Marine Corps and earned Sharp Shooter. After marrying January 9, 1960 and working as an electrician, Dean joined his parents at Hayes-Johnson Flowers when their partner passes away. Later, he traveled extensively as Director of Quality Assurance for Rockwell Intl. He continued his career at Beltone, Inc. and MIDCO achieving ISO certification for their products. He lived his life doing "the right thing", merited countless business awards and was a Son of the American Revolution.Dean is survived by his wife, Kathy, of 52 years, and daughters, Debra Hayes, Darcy (Todd) Mackaman, Danette (Tom) Carlucci and the late Donna (Jeff) Kaput, plus 10 treasured grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Louis Hayes.Visitation Friday, 3-9 PM at Humes Funeral Home, 320 W. Lake St., Addison (2 Mi. W. of Rt. 53, 2 Mi. E. of Rt. 83. Private Burial Saturday.SEMPER FIIn lieu of flowers, donations to the Addison Fire Protection District or Boystown, Nebraska greatly appreciated.