Erdene Arras Obituary

Erdene "Dean" Ellsworth Arras

Erdene "Dean" Ellsworth Arras, 94, of Findlay passed away at Taylor Place Sunday, Aug.25, 2024. He was born in Jenera March 26, 1930, the son of Clarence and Edna (Schaller) Arras. On July 17, 1949 he married Joan M. Stultz who preceded him in death Nov. 2, 2013. That union lasted 13 years. Dean also shared his life with Donna Finley for more than 20 years. She preceded him in death in 2004.

Survivors include his son, Dan Arras, of Fostoria; and daughters, Janna (Joe) Petersen and Lori (Paul) Mihaly, both of Loveland, Colorado; grandchildren, Lucas Petersen, Hannah (Petersen) Krening, Nicolas Petersen, Abby (Arras) Hughes, Shane Arras, Amy Mihaly, Andrew Mihaly, Amanda (Mihaly) Sexton, Anthony Mihaly, Alyssa (Mihaly) Whited, Alayna (Mihaly) Decleva, Aiden Mihaly, Anna (Mihaly) Auffant and Autumn Mihaly; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are his parents and a brother, Morris Arras.

Dean was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church (WELS), Findlay, and his family were founding members who built the little stone church at 1315 North Main Street. He was also a member of the Moose, V.F.W. and Eagles Lodge of Lakeview. Dean also enjoyed playing cards and boating and loved all animals, especially his cat, Baby. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War, where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. Dean was employed at Monroe Systems as an office equipment manager.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct.12, 2024, at the COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert Krueger officiating. A burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, where members of Hancock County Memorial Veterans Squad will accord military rites.

Memorial contributions may be directed towards Hancock County Humane Society. Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.