Robert Louis Dean age, 64 of Bolivar, MO passed away at 8:25 PM on April 3, 2019 after a brief illness.  Robert was born in Wichita, KS on October 8, 1954.  While born in Kansas, he lived in many places during his life, including time in Germany, due to his family's military status.

Robert loved music, and in his younger years, could be found playing guitar.  He would often burst out singing a hymn and dabbled in poetry writing just like his Dad.  Robert also enjoyed as much time fishing as possible, especially with his fishing buddy, his daughter Amy.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Reba Dean and both sets of grandparents.

He is survived by his daughter Amy Barron and husband Joshua; three grandchildren Cooper, Foster and Lawson; his sister Penelope (Penny) Wagner; brothers, Steve Dean and Jeff Dean and wife Chris; along with many nieces, nephews and other family members.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday April 9, 2019 in Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.