Dean Francis White, 83, Celina, died at 8:45 p.m. July 7, 2010, at his home.

He was born June 19, 1927, in Midvale to Belbert B. and Helen Powell White. He also had a step-mother, Eva Kincade. On July 28, 1951, he married Patricia Kerr, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, Dean "Scooter" (Pat) White, Celina, and a daughter, Bobbie (Dano) Vannette, Fort Wayne, Ind.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Deceased are two brothers, Dale White and Don White.

He was a 1947 graduate of Zanesville High School and a 1951 graduate of Muskingum College in New Concord. He retired from teaching at Celina City Schools and had coached basketball, football and track at Celina, Bellfountaine and Roesville schools. He was a member of Grace M.E. in Zanesville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was also a life member of the Celina American Legion Post 210, the Celina Elks and the Celina Moose Lodge.

Funeral services are 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will be at a later date.

Calling is 1-6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to the Celina Community Health Professionals and the Gerad Cancer Foundation.

Condolences can be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.