Dean Donnelly, 79, died August 12, 2012 at his home in Rexburg, Idaho.

He was born July 22, 1933 in Wendell, Idaho to Cecil and Louise Donnelly. He was raised in Jerome, Idaho where he graduated from High School. He enlisted in the Army and later attended the University of Idaho in Moscow. He worked as a Fire Fighter for the I.N.E.L. for 23 years. At the time of his retirement in 1988, he was an Assistant Fire Chief. He also worked as an appliance repairman for Bingham & Sons in Rexburg for over 30 years.

He enjoyed camping, fishing, playing cards and working in his yard. He loved and enjoyed his grandchildren; and he will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Linda; his children & spouses, Tammy (Kyle) Christensen, of Boise, Idaho, Tracy (Doug) Jacobson, Bill (Angela) Donnelly both of Rexburg, and Terry (Kelly) Fayle of Chubbuck, Idaho, 17 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Carol Jardine and Joyce Lowman and a brother, Dennis Donnelly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Vicky, and a grandson Cody Jacobson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15 at the Lyman 1st Ward Chapel, 1952 West 6000 South, in Rexburg. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg and Wednesday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be in the Sutton Cemetery.