Dean Ollie Draper age 51 died January 19, 2011 at home unexpectedly. He was born on December 6, 1959 in Madison, Wisconsin the son of Oliver and Buena (Gulsrud) Draper. He was a graduate of Evansville High School class of 1978. Dean married Wendy Trieloff on April 1, 2008 in Monroe Wisconsin. He worked for Baker Manufacturing in Evansville and most recently Knight Manufacturing in Brodhead. He enjoyed country music, was a huge Dale Ernhardt Sr. fan, Green Bay Packers fan and C.B. radio enthusiast. Dean loved the outdoors, fishing, being out in the woods, fixing things, John Deere tractors and Chevrolet trucks. He is survived by his wife Wendy of Brodhead, his daughter Diane Draper of Evansville, a sister Marcie (Steve) Sandine of Milton, a niece Amy Tomlin, a nephew Christopher (Laura) Tomlin both of Janesville, a step son Lukas (Alanna) Oehlenschlager of Appleton, great nieces and nephews, father and mother in-law Carl and Eunice Trieloff of Janesville, his two beloved dogs Muttley and Kia. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday January 24, 2011 at the Ward Funeral Home in Evansville with Reverend Matthew Poock officiating from St. Johns Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery Evansville. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home on Monday.