William Dean Anstey

William Dean Anstey, 71, of Cumberland, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at The Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska. Dean was born in Greenfield, Iowa on June 29, 1951, to Charles Richard (Dick) and Alice Mary (Sunberg) Anstey.

He grew up in Cass County, Iowa, attending Cumberland-Massena High School where he was active in all things sports. Later he attended Peru State College. Throughout his life, Dean took great pride in his family and his faith. Dean’s smile could light up the room and his sense of humor is one of his most memorable attributes.

Dean enjoyed, sports, music, sunsets, and the beauty of God’s creation but most of all Dean loved his three daughters Sarah Lundquist, Tiffany Villotta, and Amy Soukup. Additionally, Dean loved his seven grandchildren Teagan, Aspen, Ady, Caleb, Rachel, Bode, and Charlotte. His family was the light of his life and brought him the most joy. Dean was known for his thoughtfulness and his ability to build lifelong relationships.

He was preceded in death by, his parents; brothers, Kevin, Tim, and Dan Anstey; his wife Vera Anstey; and sister-in-law, Belinda Anstey.

Dean is survived by daughters, Sarah (Matt) Lundquist of Corning, Tiffany (Scott) Villotta of Bennington, and Amy (Patrick) Soukup of Omaha; six grandchildren Teagan, Aspen, Ady, Caleb, Rachel, Bode, and Charlotte; brothers, Phil Anstey of Corning, IA, Dennis Anstey of Ottumwa, IA, and Bob Anstey of Cumberland, NE; sisters, Barbara Hoerner of Mesa, AZ, and Mary Kay Barnes of Bellevue, NE.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 16th, 3:00 PM at The Player’s Club (Deer Creek Golf Course) 12101 Deer Creek Dr, Omaha, NE 68142.