Dean Pigeon, age 85, of Rolette, ND passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Heart of America Care Center, Rugby, ND.

Dean Joseph Pigeon was born on July 16, 1935 in Rolette, ND to Theodore and Cleora (Fassett) Pigeon. He was raised in Thorne and completed his education at Russell School until the 8 ^th grade and then graduated from Rolette High School in 1953.  Dean was united in marriage to Betty Rivard on October 17, 1959 in Dunseith.  Together they raised three children, Lana, Todd, and Craig.  Dean was a farmer and rancher in Russell Township who took great pride in his farm and enjoyed the work he put in each day.  He served on the Board of Directors for North Central Grain Cooperative and was granted Rolette County Soil Conservation Award and the NDSU Outstanding Agriculturist Award.  Going to auction sales on occasion was time well spent.  Dean loved time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed.

Dean is survived by his wife, Betty Pigeon of Rolette; children, Lana Pigeon of Spokane, WA, Todd (Michele) Pigeon of Rolette, and Craig (Nancy) Pigeon of Ellensburg, WA; four grandchildren, Collin Pigeon, Katelyn Pigeon, Claire Pigeon, and Sasha Pigeon; and siblings, Robert Pigeon, Alva Rumler, Margaret Fox, Renee Pigeon, and Laurie Pigeon.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Cleora Pigeon, infant son, Kirk Allen, brothers, Curtis, William, and Kenneth, and sister, Beverly.

A Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Elick Funeral Home, Rolla, ND.  A Private Funeral Mass will be held at a later date with Father Paul Raj presiding.  Burial will be in St. Edwards Cemetery, Thorne, ND.  Please follow Covid-19 guidelines when in attendance for services.

Elick Funeral Home, Rolla, ND.