Dean Stejskal

August 9, 1964 – January 26, 2025 After a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis, Dean B. Stejskal, age 60, passed away on January 26, 2025, at SSM St Mary’s Care Center in Madison, WI. He was born on August 9, 1964, at Edgewater Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Dorothy Stejskal. Dean grew up in Orangeville, IL, and graduated from Orangeville High School in 1982. He worked for many years at Advance Transformer before continuing his career at Sub-Zero. A natural mechanic and storyteller, Dean had a passion for wrenching on cars and riding Harley Davidson motorcycles. He especially enjoyed his pro-fuel Harley and spending time with friends in his beloved Leinie Lodge. He was known for his humor, his adventurous spirit, and his numerous signature phrases like, “I’ll buy if you fly”, or his often proclaimed, "Wow! What a deal!" He never met a stranger that didn’t become his buddy. In 2011, Dean was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that gradually took away his physical independence but never his spirit. Despite the challenges, he navigated life with resilience, determination, and his trademark sense of humor. He found creative ways to continue enjoying the things he loved, whether it was sharing stories of his adventures, keeping up with his passion for motorcycles, or simply being in the company of good friends and family. For many years, Dean lived in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where he enjoyed the beauty of nature, the open roads, and the peace of the outdoors. While he cherished his time up north, he was thrilled to move closer to loved ones, especially to spend more time with his beloved granddaughter, Marlie. She was the light of his life, and he cherished every moment he was able to spend with her. Dean is survived by his mother, Dorothy; stepfather, Lester; his sister, Donna Stejskal of Oxford, WI; his daughter, Stephanie (Brandon) Frontz of Waunakee, WI; his granddaughter, Marlie; the mother of Stephanie, Tammie Smiley, and many more longtime friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph, and his grandparents. Per his wishes, no services will be held. A celebration of Dean’s life will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Leisure Lanes, 2308 6th Ave, Monroe, WI. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established with the National MS Society in his honor. https://donate.nationalmssociety.org/campaign/dstejskal The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at SSM St. Mary's Care Center for their exceptional care and compassion.

Dean Stejskal

August 9, 1964 - January 26, 2025