Dean Robert Satchwell

Dean Robert Satchwell, 64, died on Saturday, Aug. 19, in Spokane. He was born on Sept. 21, 1952, in Spirit Lake, Idaho, to Donald E. Satchwell and Dorothy P. (Simpson) Satchwell.

Dean grew up on the family farm on the Rathdrum Prairie in Post Falls, Idaho. He graduated from Post Falls High School.

Dean enjoyed years of farming, but his chosen profession was to become a police officer. He attended numerous certified law enforcement courses throughout his 32-year career in Washtucna, Ritzville, and Othello with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

After retirement, Dean worked at the Bonners Ferry...