Robert Bradford Dean

February 2, 1958 - August 6, 2021

Robert Bradford Dean, age 63, of Collinsville, Illinois, formerly of Edwardsville, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021, at his residence. He was born February 2, 1958, in Highland, Illinois, the son of the late George & Mary Lou (Dennison) Dean. Robert is survived by two brothers, James Dean & wife Sheila of Clearwater, Florida, and George Dean II of Edwardsville; and three sisters, Margo Dean & husband Alvin Deibert of Edwardsville, Mary Dean Pendergrass & husband Nick of Alton, and Helen “Scotty” Moorman of Chicago. One sister, Martha “Marty” Dean, preceded him in death. Robert graduated with a B.A. from the St. Louis Conservatory of Music, where he studied under George Silfies, principal clarinetist of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Robert was a member of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra for 4 years before moving to Europe, where he traveled and performed in a variety of classical and theatrical venues. Robert lived for many years in Hamburg, Germany, where he taught classical clarinet in the German (Oehler) system. He was also a teacher of jazz saxophone. During his years in Hamburg, Robert was a student of American jazz saxophonist Herb Geller. He will be cremated according to his wishes and a celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 15, at the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability at SIUE (Fuller Dome). . Robert will be buried at the Dean Hill Cemetery in Canfield, Ohio. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the Edwardsville Community Symphony at P.O. Box 943 Edwardsville, IL. Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.