Dean L. Anschutz, 89, of Staunton, IL, passed away at 1 PM on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Staunton Health & Rehab Center in Staunton, IL. He was born September 30, 1934 in Staunton, IL, the son of the late Edward "Butch" & Verna (Foss) Anschutz. He married Carol Karlovic in September of 1954 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton, IL & she survives.
He retired from the Illinois Commerce Commission Police in Springfield, IL. Previously, he worked as a Produce Manager for A&P Grocers.
Dean was a former City Alderman, Past President of the Staunton Jaycees, & a past member of the Staunton Country Club. His hobbies included golfing, fishing, hunting, & watching sitcoms on TV.
He is survived by his wife - Carol Anschutz of Staunton, IL; three daughters - Rita (James) Euler of Staunton, IL, K. Renee (Bruce) Goodnick of Sebring, FL, & Jan (Tim) Fritzsche of Edwardsville, IL; six grandchildren - Elizabeth Goodnick (Alex Hughes) of Denver, CO, Benjamin (Karoline) Goodnick of Lisle, IL, Christopher (Ashley) Euler of Springfield, IL, Kevin (Melissa) Euler of Maryville, IL, Alicia Euler of Effingham, IL, & Michael Fritzsche of Edwardsville, IL; six great grandchildren - Olivia Goodnick, Aiden Euler, Grace Goodnick, Henry Euler, Nora Euler, & Noelle Euler; & numerous nieces & nephews also survive. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings - Loretta "Dolly" Anschutz, Leland Anschutz (Shirley), Norma Luther (John), Velma Kimball (Jim), & Marcella "Marcie" Day (Bill).
Friends may call from 5 to 7 PM on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton, IL. Private Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton, IL, with Rev. Thomas Hagstrom officiating. Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice.
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