Birth date: Oct 2, 1930 Death date: Apr 24, 2009
Thomas H. “T.D.” Deister, 78, of Decatur, died Friday, April 24, 2009 in his home. Tom was born October 2, 1930, in Decatur, the son of Charles and Ann Duggan Deister. A member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Tom worked Read Obituary
Tad, Iam so sorry for your loss as I have wonderful memories of growing up with you at St Thomas and St Teresa and only living two blocks from you. I appreciate your dad's warmth and kindness towards me even as an adult and for that Ill always be grateful. May God be with you and your family. My thoughts and prayers! Your classmate at St.Thomas & St Teresa, Elizabeth Bloomington, IL US
Jeff and Kelly,I am sorry to hear about your Dad and Father-in-law. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have been thinking about you and wish you much peace at this time. May God bless you.Love, Ann Helton Shelbyville, IL US
The first time I met Tom Deister was when I was 17. Leah, his wife was fixing supper and their home smelled with fumes of meat, whipped potatoes and dessert. Tom was upset that 4 squares of tissue should be used in the bathroom and no more. I was his oldest son's girlfriend and I just stepped into the adventures of OZZIE AND HARRIET. Tom told me my skirts were too short, I had heavy legs and he was concerned about my flirtatious ways. Little did he know that a few years down the road I would become his daugher for life. After I divorced his son he told me that he would always love me like his own daughter. That was 40 years ago, and I still remember him as being a good man. You will be missed Tom. Prairie Village, KS US
