Dean Lyle Watne was born July 24, 1948 in Fosston, Minnesota to Lewie and Donna Eck Watne. He attended Gonvick School and graduated from Gonvick High School in 1966. He then attended Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa where he wrestled. He graduated in 1968.

Dean enlisted in the U. S. Marines on August 5, 1969 and was stationed in Okinawa. He was honorably discharged on August 24, 1971. 

Dean passed away January 30, 2002 and is buried at Samhold Lutheran Church, Gonvick.

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