Dean Howard Lausche, 81, of Wausau went to be with His Lord on February 2, 2022. Dean was born on September 26, 1940, in Highland Park, Ill to Howard and Marie (Bulens) Lausche. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1959, and later received a technical degree from DeVry Institute of Technology in Chicago. Part of his college experience also included traveling the world for a year on a ship with the University of the Seven Seas. Dean worked at a variety of technical jobs during his life, including GTE of Wausau. Dean married Marilyn Esther Meyer on June 30, 1974 in Manitowoc, WI. They built a house in Wausau, WI and lived there for 43 years. They had three children, and also owned a wide range of pets and rescued animals over the years, including several cherished Labrador retrievers. As a boy, Dean was an avid Boy Scout and Eagle Scout, and loved his dog, Skipper. In his adult years, he was a rifleman, gun collector, motorcycle enthusiast, and devoted patriot. Dean loved his country and was vocal about his freedom. He had every tool and gadget imaginable, and was willing to have a conversation with anyone he met. He instilled in his children a love of travel, animals, and politics. Dean was a committed and loved member of his church, Northside Baptist Church in Wausau. Dean is survived by his wife, Marilyn, his three children, Dawn Lausche, Weston; Cheryl (Rob) Wernette, Milwaukee; Christopher Lausche, Atlanta, GA; and four beloved granddaughters: Esther, Amaya, Adalene, and Anita. The family would like to thank those who have helped to care for him, and Pastor Weng Liew and the members of Northside Baptist Church for their many years of love and kindness to him. There will be a visitation at 1:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19th, 2022 at Northside Baptist Church, 1719 N 3rd Ave, Wausau. Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at MidWisconsinCremationSociety.com