Roger "Dean" Cryer, 81 of Montpelier passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  He was born on September 16, 1943 in Van Wert, Ohio to Howard Edwin and Ilo Marcelle (Pitts) Cryer.  Dean was a graduate of North Central High School in Pioneer.  On October 20, 1962 he married Suzanne Ruth Oyer at the Evangelical Mennonite Church in Pioneer and she survives.

Dean was raised on a farm in Bridgewater Township and continued this career path for his entire life. At one time early in his career, Dean was also a dairy farmer.  He was a life-long member of the Solid Rock Community Church in West Unity.  Dean most enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Dean is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Suzanne; daughter Kelly (Bill) Livensparger of Montpelier; two grandchildren Shea (David) Eldridge and Keean (Aleea) Livensparger; and four great grandchildren Creed, Calloway, Klayton and Lailey.  He is preceded in death by his parents, an infant son Kevin Cryer and his brother Allen Cryer.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Floral Grove Cemetery in Pioneer with Pastor Mike Wilder to officiate.  Donations in memory of Dean can be made to the Williams County Humane Society.