Mr. Dale Alan Deeter
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Mr. Dale Alan Deeter

  • May 6, 1934 - January 24, 2012
  • Easley, South Carolina
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“We just learned of Dale's passing and wish to send our sincere condolences to Marge and his entire family. It is too late to attend his memorial...Read More » ”
1 of 12 | Posted by: Hoover Building Systems, Inc. - SC

“To Dale's family, So sorry to learn of your loss. Dale and I were teammates many years ago at East Peoria High School. He was a colorful and...Read More » ”
2 of 12 | Posted by: Dick Dodson - East Peoria, IL

“To the family of Dale Deeter So sorry to learn of your loss. Dale and I were teammates many years ago at East Peoria High School. He was a...Read More » ”
3 of 12 | Posted by: Dick Dodson - East Peoria, IL

“Dear Marge, Just learned that Dale has passed away and I am so sorry. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. ”
4 of 12 | Posted by: Jean Taylor - Easley, , SC

“My sincere condolences to all of the Family. Dale was a great person and a joy to be around, and I will always cherish the memories that I have of...Read More » ”
5 of 12 | Posted by: Mel Ramige - Creve Coeur, IL

“You were so funny and always had something to say to me when you were down visiting that could make me laugh. Don't get into to much trouble up there...Read More » ”
6 of 12 | Posted by: Jennifer Hilst - Pekin, IL

“We send our love and sympathy and wish we could be there with you. We will truly miss Dale. ”
7 of 12 | Posted by: Vicki & Dick Bittner - IL

“Will miss you and all your funny little stories. Tell dad "Hi" and I miss him alot. Thinking of you always. LOVE YOU ”
8 of 12 | Posted by: Jeri Lynn - Pekin, IL - Niece

“Sending lots of prayers. Please know that I am thinking of you all. ”
9 of 12 | Posted by: Teri Larson - Peoria, IL - Niece

“While I did not get the chance to meet Dale I do have the honor of being friends with his daughter Lori. The caliber of the person She is speaks...Read More » ”
10 of 12 | Posted by: Ray Teague - Spartanburg, SC

“You will always be remembered for all that you have shown and taught us. You made us all who we are today and without the guidance of your unselfish...Read More » ”
11 of 12 | Posted by: your family - Easley, SC - family

“Dear Family, Bill and I met Dale at the gym about three years ago. We have had some wonderful conversations with Dale over the years and consider...Read More » ”
12 of 12 | Posted by: Bill and Linda Vaughan - Piedmont, SC


Dale Deeter

Easley – Dale Alan Deeter, 77, husband of Marge Bittner Deeter of Easley passed from this life Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the Veterans Medical Center in Durham, NC.

Dale was born in Eaton, IN, a son of the late Clayton and Bessie Potter Deeter. He was a 1952 graduate of East Peoria Community High School and entered the United States Marine Corps where he served as a corporal in the Korean War from 1953 to 1956. Dale owned Mid State Scale Co. in East Peoria, IL for twenty years prior to moving to South Carolina in 1982. Here he continued his sales career working for fifteen years with Hoover Buildings where he retired in 2005. He was raised in the Christian Faith.

Dale loved boating, friends, family, working in his yard, and always made folks smile. He never met a stranger and he was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.

Surviving in addition to his wife is a son John McDonald of Marietta, SC, daughters, Patti Melvin (Ron) of Morton, IL, Denise McAvin (George) of Pekin, IL, Mary Vallas (Bob) and Kathy Lulay (Ed), both of East Peoria, IL, and Lori Short of the home. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister Barbara Gossett of Danville, IL and a brother Walter Deeter of Morris, IL.

In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by a son Jim McDonald, grandchild Bernard Chase, great grandchild Caden Pennell and a brother Edsel Deeter.

A memorial service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens with The Reverend Rick Hayes officiating.

A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.

Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of SC, 500 Taylor Street, Suite 101, Columbia, SC 29201-3000, http://www.kidney.org/

Dillard Funeral Home
Pickens, SC