Dean Mai, 45, Garrison, died on Tuesday, June 5, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on the Garrison Dam. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:30 am at Peace Lutheran Church in Garrison. Burial will be at the Garrison City Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from noon to 7 at Thompson Funeral Home in Garrison.

Dean was born on October 15, 1966 in Bismarck, ND to Eldor and Elna (Wiedenmeyer) Mai. He was raised and educated in Garrison. Dean completed high school in Anaconda, MT and later attended BSC in Bismarck where he received a certificate as an Autobody Technician.

Following college, Dean traveled to many places across the US before settling in New Hampshire, where he lived and worked for 16 years. Six years ago he moved back to Garrison and continued his autobody work from his home shop.

Dean was an accomplished BS'er, who loved to wheel and deal for his business. His crazy sense of humor could also irritate family and friends to no end. The other side of Dean was very kind hearted and showed most in his love for kids. He spent many hours messing around with his nieces and nephews who were very important to him. Dean's main hobby was also his work. He loved cars. It didn't matter if he was buying, selling driving or fixing, as long as he had a car around, he was happy.

Dean is survived by his daughter, Tiffany, Farmington, NH; parents, Eldor and Elna Mai, Bismarck; brother, Jim (Tammy) Mai, Pueblo, CO, sister; Sis (Mike) McKinney, White Shield, fiancée, Stacey Cherrey, Garrison; 2 nieces; 1 nephew; 3 great nephews; special kids in his life, Michael and Kenny Healy, Brody Tokach, Desmond and Desiree Rudolph; and his beloved dog, Regan.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ervin and Emma Mai, and Otto and Magdalina Wiedenmeyer.