Dean Forest Tesch was born July 6, 1928, at Swea City, Iowa, the son of Herman and Eva (Arndt) Tesch.He was raised and educated in Blue Earth where he attended Blue Earth High School. After schooling he farmed on his families'' farm near Frost for several years before becoming a Truck Driver. He was a long haul truck driver for 35 years, living in St. Peter and many other places throughout the country. He loved to travel and enjoyed camping. In 1990 he moved to Elmore where he lived for 10 years prior to his move to Brainerd.Dean is survived by his son, Ron Tesch of Richfield, son, Craig Tesch of Amboy, son, Brad Tesch of Pine City, Texas, son, Mark Tesch of Inwood, Iowa, daughter, Pam Beckel of Mankato, daughter, Sherri Clammer of Faibault, daughter, Marcia Tesch of San Antonio, Texas, brother, Don Tesch of Blue Earth, brother, Ken Tesch of Portland, Washington, brother, Dennis Tesch of Blue Earth, brother, Darold Tesch of Elmore, sister, Katheryn Tourtlotte of Gaylord, 18 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and a son- Jeff Tesch.