Paul E Deeter
May 14, 1942 ~ November 27, 2008
Paul E. Deeter, 79, of 2047 Donation Hill Road, Cooperstown, died at 10:51 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, at his residence. Born May 14, 1929, in Jackson Township, he was the son of the late Clarence O. Deeter and Iva M. Overmoyer. Mr. Deeter was a self-employed builder and contractor for Maple Lane Development, often known as "Deeterville." He was a dedicated church member and loving father. Mr. Deeter was a model airplane enthusiast who built an experimental aircraft which he piloted, and he also was an inventor with a number of patents, having built many cars, trucks, boats and recreation items. He was married Dec. 16, 1950, to Patricia A. Dykins, who survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. Deeter is survived by five children, Kathleen "Kit" Martin and her husband, Glenn, of Meadville, Pamela Gerali and her husband, James, of Naples, Fla., Victoria Orr of Cooperstown, Melissa Incorvia of Cooperstown and Robin Deeter of Hobe Sound, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Carol Martin and her husband, Don, of Cooperstown. Mr. Deeter was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Cooperstown Evangelistic Tabernacle with the Rev. Mark Fultzof the church officiating. Interment will be in Cooperstown Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cooperstown Evangelistic Tabernacle, the Cooperstown Public Library or the VNA Hospice of Venango County. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com
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I was so sorry to hear about Pauls passing. He built a home for my ex husband Dave Riddle and I back in 1973. Cooperstown was very luck to have him. To the family, please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
“When we lose someone we love, it seems that time stands still. ”
I am so sorry for you loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
anne remington
To the Deeter family:
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Your Dad/Husband/Grandfather/Bompa was quite unique and I feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity to know him and all of you!
Peace and Love, Kim Iglewski
Dear Pamela and Family,
My name is Jane and I am a friend of Pamela’s. Although we do not see each other, Pam is close in heart, especially when sharing her parental concerns. My heart has been in the same place where yours is and I do know that love is what life is about. How special that your family could be together. When the tides of time bring heartfelt experiences and our loved ones move on, we can always rekindle a loving memory of past times. This miraculous passing of love can bring a special peace to our lives, Love does that. Peace and love to you and your family Pam.
Love,
Jane & Ken
Condolences to you and your family for you loss
Dan Borger
Mr. Deeter was an admirable man one that I have fond memory of especially those 6 wheelers he had that he told my father were impossible to turn over and well my dad did just that. He was creative that little Bentley he built was a dream to any teen that was about to drive and an all roiund great man My condolences are with your family
Dena Sherman Espinoza
We send our love and condolences to Pamela and her family. We were very fortunate to meet Paul at Pamela’s 50th birthday party. We remember his great joy and enthusiasm.
In sympathy,
Roberta & Tony
Dear Patty & Family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your, beloved, husband and father.
He will be greatly missed by everyone. He was one of a kind and my Jim thought so highly of him. I will always remember the little community he developed. That was my home with Jim. And will always be my home in my heart.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the good Lord comfort you during this time of grief.
God Bless,
Marian McCool
Remembering Patty, Kit, Pam, Missy, Vikki and Rob in prayer, keeping you each in my heart.
You will always be family to me.
We’ve shared many years together.
Your dad was one of a kind…and a real friend to my parents.
Wishing I could be there with you,
Lovingly,
Pam Boston
Pamela and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your dad certainly put up and valiant effort! Remember all of the wonderful times you had as a family. Take care of yourself.
Karen
god has plans for Paul Deeter..with all his ability to fix weld glue,patch things together his talents will be useful at the hands of god..he was great inspiration to all that he touched, his devotion and his love of god was his lifes blood.I am honored to have been a part of the family for only a short time.Paul was and inspiration in my life, knowing we will meet again in our heavenly home,and be with our saviour.
god bless
Ron Harvey Palmer, Alaska
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of transition. I thank Paul for his kindness, generous spirit, and loving smile.
Love, Jennifer
How wonderful for him to have such a loving and caring family around and to send him into the light with all your love. He was indeed a lucky man to have such a caring family. God Bless you all.
May God be with and bless the Deeter family and friends. May Mr.Deeter fly again in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Dear Patty, and my childhood friends Pamela, Kit, Victoria, Melissa, & Robin,
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of mixed emotions and overwhelming memories. It was a joy (for Karen)to grow up beside the Deeters, sharing in all the faith, joys of living and learning, excitement of sledding, skating, flying and much more! I remember the family devotions – led by Paul – that my sister, Rita, and I were a part of sometimes before walking to school. I remember the buzzing of Paul’s model planes as well as the humming of Patty’s sewing machine as she taught you how to sew.
There is so much to celebrate in Paul’s life, but mostly his love of his Savior and Lord, with whom he is now rejoicing. It is a privilege to have known him. May God’s presence surround all of you in the coming days with peace, a quiet spirit, His unsurpassable comfort and hope.
Sincerely,
Karen Chalfant Hogrefe (and Jim)
Our sincere condolences. We are very sorry for your loss and want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, ~Lisa, Dan, Holly and Virginia Johnson (Cobb).