Payne, DeanDean M. Payne, 87, of Montoursville, Pennsylvania and Key West, Florida, passed away Monday, November 1, 2016, at Valley View Nursing Home.He was born on January 25, 1929, in Fond du Lac, the only child of Leonard G. and Clarabel Cummings Payne.Dean was a graduate of the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, and served his country in both the
Korean Conflict and the
Vietnam War in the
United States Navy, retiring at the rank of Commander.He taught Coastal and Celestial Navigation at Florida Keys Community College, and owned a Marine Hardware and Sail Loft. He was a life member of the Key West Yacht Club, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, was one of the founding members of the Key West Sailing Club, and loved sailing.He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Jean Hackbart; his daughters: Susan Elliott and Virginia Payne; a stepson, James Parsons; stepdaughters: Lynne Lindsay, Karen Davis, and Kimberly Williams; and five grandchildren.A graveside service will be held at Rienzi Cemetery with military honors conducted by the American Legion Trier-Puddy Post 75 on Monday, November 7, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family,
www.kurkimachfuneralchapel.com. 920-921-4420
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