EAST CHAIN– A celebration of life service for Dean Hilpipre, 92, will be held at 11am Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 with visitation one hour prior to the service at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Elmore. Dean passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 at Seasons Healthcare in Trimont. Online condolences may be shared at www.pattonfh.com.