Rexford "Dean" Day

Rexford Dean Day (known as Dean) was born on July 28th, 1929 to Rexford and Mildred (nee Skalak). He was the second of three boys - the oldest was William (Bill) and the youngest was Lee Alan, both deceased.  Dean went to Pleasant Hill country school until he attended Humboldt High School graduating in l946.

Dean taught a short time in local country schools before enlisting in the Navy in 1951. Dean was stationed at, Guam, Washington D.C. and San Diego during his eight years in the Navy.

Dean’s parents and brothers had moved to California during his service career, so he did not return to Nebraska.

Dean worked at several different jobs over the years, eventually joining his brother Bill who was playing piano in the Calico Saloon in Knott’s Berry Farm.  Dean became the manager of the Knott’s Berry Farm Ghost Town exhibits. Later, Dean became the wardrobe manager for the 1500 costumes that the employees of Knott’s Berry Farm wore every day.

When Dean retired kept his theatrical dreams alive by becoming a member of the Huntington Beach Playhouse where he acted in and directed a number of productions.

He then moved to Palm Springs, California where he met another Nebraskan who became his life partner. 

Dean is survived by a niece Shanon Day of Chino, California

Inurnment will be at the Humboldt Cemetery in Humboldt, Nebraska at a later date

Condolences can be shared online at www.wherrymortuary.com

Arrangements entrusted to Wherry Mortuary-207 N. Nemaha St-Humboldt, NE 68376 (402) 862-2915

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