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Nov 5th, 1946 - Dec 6th, 2024
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Howard Oscar Deimel, age 78, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Charleston.
He was born November 5, 1946, in Jasper County, the son of Henry and Henrietta (Ochs) Deimel.
Howard proudly served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He had worked in construction for Jesse B. Holtz in Newton and was one of the laborers that helped build the Newton Power Plant. Howard was a lifetime member of the Flora VFW Post 3999, and the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 7 in Effingham. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed giving away his garden vegetables, canning, and making deer jerky.
He is survived by his children: Kellie Jo (Greg) Capps of Charleston and Forrest Deimel of Hoopeston; grandchildren: Jasmine Morgan (Cody Wiggins) and Jasinda Marsh (Kaleb LaFine); great-grandchildren: Pheonix Rose Marsh and Jasper Thomas Wiggins; and a niece: Becky Kocher.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations are suggested to the Flora VFW Post 3999 or the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 7 in Effingham. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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I delivered Meals on Wheels to Mr. Deimel. What a nice man and very generous with his garden produce. I'll miss seeing him--love and prayers.
Kellie and Forest. I am very sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to read of Howard’s passing. Went to grade school with Howard in Wendelin. Prayers for all family members.
WE,LL I USE TO DRINK COFFEE WITH HIM AT RESTRAUNT IN XENIA AND HIS GOOD FRIEND NORMAN BUMGARNER WE BOTH WAS IN VIET NAM I LOVED HIS VOICE AND SKILL RAISING VEGETABLES I,LL MISS YOU DEAR FRIEND IVAN PAINTER.
I'm so sorry for your loss!! I hadn't seen him around for awhile, and had been wandering about him. I used to take him shopping n stuff. Stubborn man. But a GOOD man! He suffered ALOT, because of the crap he went thro for our country in veitnam. Only a few special group of solider's went on those trenches underground like he did. PROUD to say i knew him., Very glad i got to know him, n learn first hand history. Jazzy u were special to him n talked alot about you snd your mom. He was very proud of her turning her life around. Your in ALL my thoughts and prayers. I will miss him, amd his beutiful garden.
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