Russell Deeble Obituary

Russell Harrison Deeble

Feb 20, 1934 - Dec 13, 2025

Norwalk

Russell Harrison Deeble, 91 of Norwalk, passed away peacefully early Saturday, December 13, 2025, while at Norwalk Memorial Home.

Russell married Darlene Ann Sherer, December 17, 1966. He was a loving and devoted husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Darlene; daughters, Joni Deeble and Tracy Brooks (Paul Brooks); grandchildren, Alicia Missey (Jason Miller), Sarah Young (Larry Anthony), Jenifer Missey (Chris Skaggs), Tori Young (Kyle Jarema) and Gatlin Missey; great-grandchildren, Vanden Miller, Jakob Griffin, Memphis Griffin, Lincoln Miller, Gabriel Anthony, Levi Miller, Cash Miller, Isaiah Anthony, Cora Miller, Julie Missey and Lily Jarema; great-grandchildren, Talen, Logan and Liam Young; nephew, Jeff (Paula) Deeble; sister-in-law, Joan Deeble.

Russ was born February 20, 1934, in Rockland, to Walter Harrison Deeble and Ellizabeth Nellie (Watson) Deeble and moved to Norwalk in 1942. He is a graduate of Norwalk High School, Class of 1952. Had his health allowed, Russ would have served his country by joining the Navy. He worked at Deeble's Shell Station 1948-1955; 1955-1965 drove truck for Norwalk Truckline; 1966-1974 Russ worked as Director of Line Haul Operations for Snyder Bros., Virginia, Bruce Motor Freight, Iowa, Navajo Freight, Indiana, and Jones Motor, Pennsylvania. Moving back to Norwalk in 1975, Russ drove a truck for Norwalk Furniture and retired from the Teamsters Local 20 in 2000.

Russ was an active member of Norwalk First Presbyterian Church, where he served as a Deacon, sang in the choir and was a member of a small group. Russ enjoyed membership in Fraternal Order of Eagles 711. During retirement, he pursued chair caning as a hobby and was president of Leisure Lane Condo Association.

Russell was preceded in death by his parents, Walter H. and Nellie (Watson) Deeble; brother, Donald E. Deeble; and grandson, Kipp Young.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church, 21 Firelands Blvd., Norwalk, with the Rev. James Hodsden and Julie Murdock officiating.

A luncheon will follow and private burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Norwalk.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to First Presbyterian Church, 21 Firelands Blvd., Norwalk, OH 44857 or Huron County Humane Society, 246 Woodlawn Ave., Norwalk, OH 44857. Arrangements entrusted to Evans Funeral Home, Norwalk.