Dean Albert Neitz

Dean Albert Neitz

September 19, 1928 – May 17, 2019

Longtime newspaper publisher Dean Albert Neitz, 90, died on Friday, May 17, 2019 at his home in Philipsburg surrounded by family.

Born on September 19, 1928 in Philipsburg, Dean was the son of Roy and Vera (Norton) Neitz. After graduating from Granite County High School in 1946, Dean earned a bachelor's degree in zoology from Montana State University.

Dean and Trilby Horrigan were married on July 9, 1955 in Philipsburg. They have three children, Frank, Sydney and Van.

Dean grew up in the newspaper business and worked with his father as...