W. D. "Dean" Loar, Jr.

W. D. "Dean" Loar, Jr., 89, of Massillon, passed away on May 17, 2025 at The Inn at University Village.

He was born on July 25, 1935 to the late Wilbur and Myrna (Hall) Loar, Sr. in Newark, OH.

A 1953 graduate of Washington High School, Dean was a veteran of The United States Marine Corps. He then started working for Ohio Drilling and then went to work for American Electric Power until his retirement. Dean was an outdoorsman, and liked to ride motor cycles. He was a hard working man, dedicated to raising and caring for his family.

Dean is survived by his loving siblings, Delores Earle, Bob Loar, Roger Loar, Thomas O. Loar, and Roy (Lisa) Loar; many nieces, nephews,and cousins; special friend, Bob Palmer; and many other friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Raymond A. "Tony" Loar.

A private family gathering will take place. Inurnment will be in Brookfield Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Stark County Humane Society.

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