Lucey, Dean M.

BLACK EARTH- Dean M. Lucey, age 92, of Black Earth passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. He was born on June 15, 1927, in Mazomanie and was the son of Wilfred and Coletta (Hawley) Lucey.  He was united in marriage to Marguerite Orcutt in August 1950. Together they raised six children on their farm. Up until his retirement, Dean spent his entire life farming in the Black Earth Valley. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching Black Earth Home Talent Baseball, Brewers, Packers and Badgers. Dean also enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in sports when he could. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marguerite (Peg); siblings, Betty Richgels, George Lucey and Coletta Ann “Sis” Statz; and his children, Mike Lucey, Sue (Don Glover) Lucey, Laurie (Jim) Jeffrey, Kevin (Kate) Lucey, Colleen (Dennis) Hamilton and Kim (Brett) Holler. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Erik Jeffrey, Megan (Craig) Bruno, Erin Lucey, Spencer (Liz) Hamilton, Mason Lucey, Kelsey Jeffrey, Tayler (Alex) Wille and Casey (Selena) Hamilton; and great grandson, Trey Wille. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Donald Lucey, Dorothy Ring and Connie Lucey. A celebration of Dean’s life for all friends and family was held at ROOKIES FOOD AND SPIRITS, 10267 US-14., Mazomanie, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 Cramer St., Mazomanie, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, with burial following at the Mazomanie Cemetery.  The family would like to thank SSM Health Hospice for all their care while Dean was at home. The family would also like to extend a special Thank You to mom/grandmother for her loving care for Dean while he was able to live out his wish to die peacefully at home. Without her strength and determination this wish would not have been possible. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Camacho Black Earth Funeral & Cremation Care 1710 Center Street (608) 767-3684