Doyle Dean Jackson passed away on May 4, 2026 at the age of 89.
Born in Portageville, Dean was a graduate of Central High School in St. Louis and a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Jonesburg.
Dean is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dianna Mae Bereuter Jackson of St. Louis. They celebrated 58 years of marriage before her passing. Dean was also preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Louis Jackson and Ina Lorraine Permenter Jackson; brothers, Archie Paul Jackson, Harvey Louis and Martha Jackson and Arnold Gene Jackson; sisters, Deloma and John Hoffman and Palma Lee McKee; sister-in-law, Norma Jackson and Norma Bereuter; and nephew, Timothy Cool.
Dean was a wonderful husband, father, brother and beloved uncle. He was an Ironworker for Union 396, an Army Reserve sharpshooter rifleman, a cowboy and real estate entrepreneur and developer.
Dean loved Deats and was her biggest fan. He loved horses, rodeos and morning coffee with her. He was a man of deep faith. He loved hunting and fishing, telling stories, listening to a good joke and singing and playing music with his family. His job was playing spoons which he took seriously with a big smile. He was proud of his many nieces and nephews.
He developed the first 3-5 acre tracts in St. Charles County. He raised his family in New Melle and developed subdivisions like Flint Hill Estates, Flint Lock Estates, New Melle Woods and more. He was a teacher and mentor to many and always was willing to give his advice and share his experiences. He never judged anyone, he just enjoyed their company. He had a kind heart and willingness to help anyone in need. He never knew a stranger even if he had forgotten their name.
Dean is survived by his children; Brian and Jennifer Jackson and Stacy and Tom Vehige; brothers-in-law, Allen (Whitey) McKee and Darrell (Donna) Bereuter; sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Jackson; grandchildren, Justin Vehige, Kyle and Jera Vehige, Alyssa Jackson, Grace Vehige and Brenden Jackson; great-grandson, Stetson Vehige; beloved nieces and nephews; and godchildren, Marla OHanlon and Karen Niemi.
Visitation is scheduled from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. on May 9 at Pitman Funeral Home in Wentzville. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Park Lawn Cemetery in St. Louis.
In honor of Dean, memorials may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church, Jonesburg in care of Pitman Funeral Home, 1545 Wentzville Parkway, Wentzville, MO 63385.
The Jackson family is being served by Pitman Funeral Home in Wentzville.
