Dean Florian Hussa, 68, passed away July 10, 2025 at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse Wisconsin.  His best friend, his dog Django, was by his side.  Dean and his twin brother Doug were born on August 5, 1956 in La Crosse, WI to Oscar and Eleanor (Jones) Hussa. Dean graduated from Bangor High School in 1974 where he was active in football, basketball and track.

Dean was preceded in death by his twin brother Doug, he is survived by his siblings Kay (Mark) Kastenschmidt, of Bangor, WI; Paul Hussa, of Golden Valley, MN; Ann Hussa, of Northfield, MN; nieces Kasey Kastenschmidt and Erika Hussa and nephew Joshua Hussa.

Memorials preferred to 2^nd Chance to Shine Non-Profit program which provides training and social rehabilitation to dogs who belong to rescues throughout the Midwest.  See more information at https://www.funfurpets.com/2nd-chance-to-shine-nonprofit-program/.  2^nd Chance to Shine is caring for and coordinating the adoption of Django.