Dean Arthur Teikari, age 53, of Paynesville, MI, passed away on October 16th, 2024 of natural causes. Dean was born in Milwaukee WI October 15th, 1972 to Wilbert and Luella Teikari.

After graduating Ewen Trout Creek High School, Dean went on to study in the medical field earning his CNA license. Dean worked at Covington Rest Home, Ontonagon Hospital and Northern Stars Adult Foster home. When not helping others, Dean enjoyed outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and driving four wheelers. Dean was an avid hunter and fisherman, often spending many days each season dedicated to these activities.

Preceded in joining the Lord: Mother, Luella Teikari; Sister, Pamela Kugler; Uncles, Earl and Danny Teikari.

Survived by: Daughters, Trixy and Tatiana Teikari; Father, Wilbert Teikari; Brother, Brandon Teikari; Aunts, Alice Basto, Gloria Takala, Nancy Perry; Cousins, Todd Teikari, Tina St. Onge, and Nathalie Dahlstrom.

Dean's final resting place will be at Paynesville Cemetery, in Paynesville MI in the Teikari family gravesite.