
Dean was born on December 16, 1964 in Oregon, Ohio to Herbert William and Jacqueline Fay (Jividen) Martin. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Pemberville, Ohio.
Dean married Mary Elizabeth Zoll on September 19, 1998 and she survives in Findlay. Also surviving are two daughters, Ashley Lynn Martin, and Brooke Nicole Martin, both of Deshler, Ohio, a stepson, Joshua Michael Sturgess-Meyers of Norwood, Ohio, stepdaughter, Samantha Renee Zoll of Findlay and a brother, Duane Daniel (Nancy) Martin in Pemberville, Ohio.
Dean was employed at NovaVision Inc. in Bowling Green, Ohio as an Inside Sales Representative. Dean was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Findlay, where he served on the Church Council.