Stanley "Dee" Dean Hamilton

Stanley "Dee" Dean Hamilton, age 85, of Hayes County, NE passed away April 29, 2011 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook NE.

Stan was born November 26, 1925 to parents Ernest Kay and Artie Sofia (Beebe) Hamilton in Curtis, NE. He was one of seven children. Stan attended school in Hayes County, graduating high school from the Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis.

Stan married Monica Josephine Pitner on March 27, 1951 in McCook, NE. To this union three children were born. The family made their home in Hayes County. Stan served his country in the United States Army. He received a World War II Victory Medal while in active duty.

Stan was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Artie; wife, Monica; sisters Ethel and Fae; brothers Marvin, Lloyd, Willard and Bob; and daughter Patricia Bell.

He is survived by sons Michael Hamilton and wife Sheri of Maywood, NE and Ernest Hamilton and wife Marla of McCook, NE; eight grandchildren and 3 step grandchildren; as well as five great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren.

Funeral Services for Dee will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook with Jerry Beckenhauer officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, NE.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 from 1 to 8 PM at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 PM.

Memorial Contributions may be given to the donor's choice.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.