Obituary of Dean Patrick Binder

Dean Patrick Binder, age 43 of Waukesha, found peace on Sunday, June 2, 2013. He was born in Waukesha, on June 27, 1969, the son of James E. and Katherine (Campbell) Binder-Wilke. Dean was united in marriage on November 2, 1996 in Waukesha, to Jennifer Bigg. He had been employed as a painter for many years. Dean was a faithful member of Ascension Lutheran Church. Dean enjoyed painting and cooking, but most of all, he loved his children and was a proud father. Dean is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer; children, Samantha, Christopher, Brandon, and Madeline Binder; and mother, Katherine; grandfather to Ruby and R.J.; four brothers, Duane and David Binder, William and Michael Wilke; two sisters, Dixie Grey and Doreen (William) Mitchell. Also surviving is his faithful companion, "Bo." Dean is further survived by many family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, James, grandparents, and mother-in-law and father-in-law. The visitation for Dean will be held on Monday, June 10, 2013, from 9:30 a.m. until the 12 p.m. service at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1415 Dopp Street, Waukesha, WI 53188. Reverend Chris Marien will be officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Prairie Home Cemetery, Waukesha. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Dean may be given to the family, to be placed into an education fund for his children.