Dean H Stangland

Dean H Stangland, age 69, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 2:17 am on Monday March 10, 2025, at his residence. Born on December 21, 1955, in Wolf Lake, IN, he was the son of Robert and Waundean (Hile) Stangland.

Dean attended Columbia City Joint High School and graduated with the Class of 1975. On July 26, 1980, he married Mary Jo “Jodi” Mathieu in Churubusco.

Dean began working for AG Plus, Columbia City in 1980 and was a loyal employee until his retirement in 2021. After retirement, Dean worked at the Eagle Glen Golf Course, where he took pride in ensuring all the carts were up and ready for play.

Dean was a former member of West Point Trinity United Methodist Church. He was an avid golfer and Kentucky Wildcats Basketball fan and had a deep love for his family. He also enjoyed wearing Chuck Taylor shoes, any outdoor work, and his Pontiac Solstice.

Survivors include his wife Jodi Stangland of Columbia City; sons Travis (Ashley) Stangland of Alexandria and Craig (Lindsey) Stangland of Auburn; grandchildren Adilinn, Elliana, Andrew, Parker, and Sadie; siblings Norm (Kathleen Eyia) Stangland of Reed City, Michigan and Kathy (Mark) Stangland-Bleeke of Fort Wayne.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Glenn Stangland.

A Celebration of Life to honor Dean will be held on Sunday March 23, 2025, from 1:00-4:00 pm at Eagle’s Nest Event Center, 125 South Eagle Glen Trail, Columbia City, where you are welcome to sport your Chuck Taylor Converse shoes.

Memorial contributions in memory of Dean may be made to Boomerang Backpacks or Stillwater Hospice.

Arrangements by DeMoney Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or to sign the online guest register.