D. Dean Durbin, age 72, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

He was born on April 28, 1949 in Mount Vernon to the late Lester and Betty June (Clutter) Durbin.

Dean Durbin was a long time resident of Mount Vernon. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1967. He worked for United Producers Inc. for 38 years.  

He enjoyed spending time with his family and his precious dog Bailey.  He spent a lot of his time at OSU football games, tailgating and the OSU basketball games. He also enjoyed driving around in his convertible mustang. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Wanda (Tatman) Durbin; daughter, Dena (Dave) Courtad; sisters, Sandy (Kelly) Black, Kathy (Craig) Sutter; sister-in-law’s, Beverly Durbin Horn and Dixie Brown; step-grandchildren, Jenaya (Joey) Claybaugh, Jamie (Brian) Barrows, Jodi (Ryan) Holman and Jessica (Matt) Smiley. He is also survived by several step-great grandchildren,  nieces and nephews and his Aunt ,Marilyn Magors. 

He was preceded in death by a son, Dana Smith; a brother Larry Durbin and a sister Nancy Durbin Hoovler.

The family is planning a memorial service for a later date.

The Snyder Funeral Home – Lasater Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in D. Dean Durbin’s memory to: Knox County 4-H, P.O. Box 1268, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050

To express a condolence to the Durbin family, please visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com