Dean S. Fox, Jr.'s Obituary
Dean S. Fox, Jr. 88 of Newark passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016 at his residence.
Mr. Fox was born November 29, 1927 in Milton, Wisconsin to the late Dean S. “Stanley” and Belva (Severance) Fox.
Mr. Fox retired in 1984 after 32 years with IBM. He retired as a systems engineer and had worked in Chicago, Phoenix and Sacramento during his career.
He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII. He enjoyed working with his hands. He built three of his residences and assembled many model planes, trains and ships. During his retirement, he flew remote control airplanes. He also toured around the country by travel trailer. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Diane H. (Linsley) Fox, whom he married September 2, 1949; sons, Dean S. (Susie) Fox, III of Blacklick, Eric (Susan) Fox of Auburn, CA; sisters, LuVerna North, Barbara Johnson both of Wisconsin; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jeff) Barros, Peter Fox, David (Rachel) Fox, Gavin Fox, James Fox, Chessah Fox, Belinda (Nick) Biden, Nick (Jodi) Bradley; four great-grandchildren, Kalea, MacKenzie, Jacob, Elyse.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Ellen Copeland and grandson, Andrew Copeland.
No calling hours will be observed. Services will be held at a later date.
The family requests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association.
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