I went to my Parts Store this morning it was busy I looked around for my parts guy. I thought he might be off so when it was my turn I told another guy what I needed. I was shocked when I asked if Dean was still working. The guy said Dean passed away from a massive stroke. I am still in shock; I have dealt with him for the past 15 years of living at our present location. At one time he left one Parts Store when they changed owners and I followed him to NAPA. I’m trying to get a car ready for a small town car show and I was going to ask him to come, which I’m sure he would have been there anyway since he was also a car-nut.

I’m going to miss him, I would say Dean what do you think would cause this or that and for the most part he would have the answer.

The old counter guys with knowledge are dying off.

Rest In Peace Dean

Richard