Donald Francis Deetz's Obituary
DECATUR- Donald F. Deetz, 78 of Decatur, passed away at 7:50 pm Monday, March 5, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Services to celebrate Donald's life will be held at 11 am Saturday, March 10, 2012 in the chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, conducted by Pastor Steve Mechem. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services. The 'Flight Home' ceremony will conclude the services. Memorials are suggested to the DaVita Dialysis Service in Decatur. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Donald was born on January 22, 1934 in Decatur a son of Donald W. and Guyneith (Kepler) Deetz. He retired from Ramey Warehouse after many years of service. Donald was a member of the Teamsters, he enjoyed antiquing and collectables. He loved to laugh and spent time with his friends and family shopping and eating out. He married Janice Lea Spencer on January 31, 1966 at the First Baptist Church of Decatur. She preceded him in death on January 25, 2005.
Surviving are his daughter- Gina Larsen of Lakeland, FL, son- Phil Deetz of Camby, IN, and step-son- Michael Kemp, brother- John Deetz of Decatur, grandchildren- Tawatha Deetz of Indianapolis and Anthony Robinson of New Mexico, step-grandson- Eric Kemp, and a great grandson- Keshawn Deetz of Indianapolis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother Guy.
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