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William "Dean" Bishop, 71, formerly of Triadelphia, WV, died on Wednesday, February 15, at Peterson Rehabilitation Hospital, following a six-year battle with Stiff Person Syndrome. He was born in Wheeling, WV July 4, 1951, the eldest son of the late Millard "Bud" and Lora Dean Bishop.
Following high school, Dean joined the United States Air Force and served our country for seven years. After returning home he worked for Dean Trucking and then for the West Virginia Department of Transportation retiring in 2010. He was a Catholic by faith and a member of the VFW 4442, the American Legion, and Elm Grove Eagles. He also participated in Relay for Life for many years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Pam. He is survived by his Aunt Gertrude "Pepper" Organ, siblings Barbara Napple, Mark (Amy) Bishop both of Wheeling, Greg (Patti) Bishop, Annapolis MD, Carol (Mark) Kindelberger, Triadelphia, and Amy C. Bishop, Pittsburgh, PA. Also left to cherish his memory are four nephews, six nieces, three great nephews, three great nieces and one great - great niece.
At Dean's request, there will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial with Fr. Jeesen Stephan presiding, will be for family only, and will be followed by burial in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Ceme- tery. A Celebration of Life will be held on his birthday, July 4, 2023, at Mark and Amy Bishop's Camp on Big Wheeling Creek for all family and friends.
For those who would like to contribute to Dean's memory, please consider St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 2244 Marshall Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003, Amedisys Hospice,300 Wharton Circle, Suite 260, Triadelphia, WV 26059, or Elm Grove Eagle Riders, 2153 National Rd. Wheeling, WV.
To leave a memory, please visit Schuetz Funeral Home.