Dean K. Schleicher, a lifelong resident of Plumstead Township, died Monday, April 25, 2011, at the home of his daughter and son-law in Mechanicsville. He was 82.

Dean was the husband of the late Ruth Schleicher. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Robert J. and Florence K. Schleicher. Dean was a graduate of Greenbrier Military Academy. He was a 50-year member of the Doylestown Lodge No. 245, F.&A.M. Mr. Schleicher was also a former President of the Central Bucks School Board. During his 25-year membership at Doylestown Country Club, he was an avid golfer surrounded by many very special friends. Mr. & Mrs. Schleicher loved to dance, spend time with friends, travel and spend summers in Ocean City, N.J. His career was in the industrial glove and safety products industry, where his focus was in sales and marketing. He was a principal in the former Keller Mfg. Co., a family owned business located in Plumsteadville. Mr. Schleicher is survived by his son, James P. Schleicher of Michigan; his daughter, Deborah S. Raab and her husband, Raymond E. Raab, of Mechanicsville; four grandchildren, James D. Raab of Doylestown, Joseph D. Raab of Mechanicsville, Thomas J. Schleicher and Rachael A. Schleicher, both of Michigan. Dean was preceded in death by a brother, Robert, and a grandson, Jason M. Raab. The family would like to thank the staff of Doylestown Hospital's Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home Care Services for all the love and support they provided Mr. Schleicher. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, at Salem U.C.C., 186 East Court St., Doylestown. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 at Shelly Funeral Home, 1460 Easton Road, Warrington, and also from 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be private.