Dean Stemen

Dean Stemen, 87, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehab - Bridgewater in Carmel. He was born on November 2, 1926 to Clarence and Vemba (Baker) Stemen in Grover Hill, Ohio.
Dean proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. In 1958, he opened D&D Brake Sales, worked in automotive parts sales throughout his career, and retired from Big A Auto Parts. After retirement, Dean operated local businesses Mufflers & More and Southwest Style. He was a 50-year member of the Noblesville Masonic Lodge #57, the Scottish Rite, and the Murat Shrine. Belonging to the Shrine 500 Club, Dean also held memberships in the Grover Hill, Ohio VFW, and the Huntsinger American Legion #45.
He is survived by his daughter, Sue Stemen (Mark Merkle); sons, Scott (Dana) Stemen, and Tom (Marybeth) Stemen; and seven grandchildren, Alex & Victoria Merkle, Grace Stemen, Toni Suster, and Elliot, Owen, & Charlie Stemen.
In addition to his parents, Dean was preceded in death in 1993 by his wife, Joan Stemen; brothers, Ken, Louie, & Ollie Stemen; and sister, Roberta Sperry.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 30, 2014, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, in Noblesville, with visitation from 10:00 am to the time of service. Pastor John Davis will officiate. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Noblesville Masonic Lodge #57, PO Box 176, Noblesville, IN 46061-0176; or the charity of the donor's choice.