Services for William David “Bill” Deel, 68, Lawrence, will be 10 a.m. Friday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Baldwin City.
Mr. Deel died Thursday, December 8, 2016, at his home.
He was born December 29, 1947, in Lawrence, the son of William Glenville and Betty Jean Coleman Deel. He graduated from Baldwin High School in 1966 and attended Baker University and The University of Kansas.
Mr. Deel worked for Hallmark Cards for 23 years. He then became an over the road truck driver for 17 years, before retiring in 2013. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Baldwin City. He enjoyed fishing, participating in firework displays with his son David, watching the Jayhawks, Chiefs, and Royals, and smoking a pipe or good cigar. He especially enjoyed spending time with family.
He married Kathleen Anne Lamb, June 6, 1970, in Baldwin City at the First United Methodist Church. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include a son, William David Deel; brothers, Sam Alfred Deel and wife Margy of Northfield, Minnesota, Roy Edward Deel and wife Connie of Baldwin City; sister-in-law, Ronda Deel of Cincinnati, OH; brother-in-law, Phillip A. Lamb and wife Lynn of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; nieces, Sarah Deel Fox and husband Sean of Northfield, Minnesota and their children Katie and Elliott, Corrinne Lamb of Duluth, Minnesota, and Mattie Cooper and wife Kayla of Albuquerque, New Mexico; nephews, Chapin Deel and wife Marie of Santa Fe, New Mexico and their children Araceli Elizabeth and Lorena Catherine, Nathan Deel of Lawrence.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jeffery Lawrence Deel; brother, James Coleman “Jim” Deel; and niece, Susan Deel Bryan.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.
The family suggests memorials to Ballard Community Services/ Penn House, sent in care of the funeral home.
Mrs. Deel and Dave,
I was saddened to hear that Mr. Deel passed away. Thinking of you guys and wishing you peace and comfort as you remember and celebrate him. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Respecfully,
Bryan Harrod
Kathy & family–Shocked & saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Kathy and David, it’s hard to find words sometimes to express what we want to say, but our hearts are with you and we pray God’s love, comfort, and peace be with you during this difficult time, as well as always. Our love, Bob and Paula
Roy and family! Sympathies to you in the loss of your brother”Bill” Delene (Carnine) Scott
So saddened to hear about Uncle Bill!! I will always remember his great sense of humor, his Donald Duck impersonation, and his big heart!! My love to you both
Kathy,
My heart goes out to you at this time. I know that our Lord will give you all the strength needed to help travel through this valley. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God, who shows you his kindness and who has called you through Christ Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, strengthen you, make you strong, and support you as you suffer for a little while. – 1 Peter 5:10
Kathy, I am so very sorry for the loss of Bill. He was such a nice man. May he RIP. I hope you and your son can find comfort.
David and Kathy,
I am heartbroken for both of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave, parents are truly special and the loss of one is devastating and even harder at this time of year, know that you are heavy on my heart right now.
Kathy and David, we love you and are praying God’s comfort, strength and courage be on you.