Dean L. Marquart, age 61, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was born on December 8, 1957 in Valparaiso to Ralph and Imogene Marquart. Dean was a 1976 graduate of Hobart High School.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Emma Jean Marquart

He is survived by sister, Barb Marquart and numerous other loving family members and friends.

Dean worked with his father for 17 years at Marquart's Service Station in Wheeler.  Dean owned Dean's General Store in Wheeler from 1994 until the time of his death.  Dean will be remembered for his love for his family and friends, and his goodness and loyalty.  He enjoyed the nickname, the Mayor of Wheeler .

Private burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. For more information, please call (219) 942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.