Dean A. Barnhisel, age 87, of Cygnet, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family on his 66th Wedding Anniversary. He was born on July 23, 1938, in Cygnet to the late Fred & Helen (Loy) Barnhisel. Dean married Barbara S. Funk on August 15, 1959, at the Hoytville United Methodist Church, and she preceded him in passing on February 26, 2016.
Surviving Dean are his sons, Scott (Dawn) Barnhisel of Custar, Michael (Becky) Barnhisel, Tim (Dianna) Barnhisel both of Cygnet; daughter, Jill Barnhisel of Cygnet; grandchildren, Josh (Stephanie) Barnhisel, Jordan (Kara) Barnhisel, Jared James, Alex (Jessica) James, Cory (Jeanette) Barnhisel, Chelsea (Austin) Cook, Elizabeth (Keith) Vehrs, Jackie (Keith) Doyle, Phillip Palmer, Danielle (Tom) Martinez, Taylor Barnhisel, Trey Barnhisel; 21 great-grandchildren; Special Friend, Barb Kiel; brother, Ralph (Donna) Barnhisel; sister, Marjorie Reynolds; sister-in-law, Helen George. He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife, Barb; great-grandson, Knox Bryant Vehrs; and brothers-in-law, Tom Reynolds, and Carl George.
Dean was a 1956 graduate of Bloomdale High School and then served his Country proudly in the United States Coast Guard. He was a lifelong farmer, retired from ODOT, served as Bloom Township Trustee for many years, and was also a member of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 337 in Bloomdale that traveled to the National Jamboree. Over the years, he was very active in his church, he was a member of the former Bloom Center Church of God, and more recently attended the Basic Truth Church in Cygnet. Dean had a love for fishing, camping, woodworking, and traveling; Forida, and Out West were a couple of his favorite destinations. His greatest love in life though was spending time with his family.
Friends will be received from 2-8 PM on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Barndt Funeral Home in Wayne, Ohio. Additional visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 10 – 11 AM at the Basic Truth Church in Cygnet, where a Celebration of Life Service will begin Wednesday at 11 AM with Pastor Jim Baney officiating. Burial will be at Weaver Cemetery in Bloom Township with Military Honors performed by the Wood County AMVETS Honor Detail. Immediately following a bereavement luncheon will be held at the North Baltimore American Legion. Memorial donations can be made to Knox Vehrs Hearts of Hope Inc., Bridge Hospice, Basic Truth Church, or to the ALS Association. Online condolences can be sent to Dean’s family at www.barndtfuneralhome.org.
