Dean Edward Bigge

Dean Edward Bigge, age 86, Hays, passed away May 8th, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society in Hays, Kansas.

He was born July 18, 1935, the son of Benjamin George and Sophia Elizabeth (Griffith) Bigge.

Dean grew up on the family farm in Stockton, Kansas and was a graduate of Stockton High School. He graduated the Automotive Vocational Technical College in St. Louis, Mo., in 1955.

Dean met his sweetheart Elaine Tomasheck in Salina, Kansas and the two were married in March of 1956 in St. John's Lutheran Church north of Ellis.

Dean was an ASE certified master mechanic, a home builder and produced beautiful woodworking projects and furniture for family and friends.

He was the founding instructor of the NCK auto mechanic training school in Hays. When not in the shop/classroom, you could find him golfing in Ellis with his buddies as well as attending family functions and events where he received a great sense of satisfaction watching his children and grandchildren achieve their educational and professional goals.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine of Hays; children: Katherine S. (Gary) Zink of Ponca City, Okla.; Michael Dean Bigge of Wichita; and Mark A. Bigge of Hays; sister-in-law Ruth Bigge of Salina; niece Janet M. Bigge; nephew Stephen Bigge of Topeka; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Earl E. Bigge; and a niece Patricia A. Bigge.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials benefiting NCK Automotive Technical College, Hays, in care of the funeral home.

Cremation is under the direction of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.