1933
2017
August 15, 1933 - February 11, 2017
Howard Sterling Deatsch, 83, of Yuba City passed away February 11, 2017. He was an insurance agent for 55 years and a military veteran. He graduated from Chico State in 1959 and was active in Lambdi Phi fraternity.
Howard liked playing golf and tennis with his friends. He had many friends whom he enjoyed going out to lunch.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Dick Deatsch, mother Alice Deatsch and father Charles Deatsch of Chico, CA.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Virginia Marie Deatsch, son Robert Sterling Deatsch (Mary Reinhardt), daughter DeAnna Marie Taylor (Michael Taylor), grandchildren Paige Marie Taylor, Brandon Michael Taylor, Mason Sterling Deatsch, and Jake and Sarah Larsen.
Howard was a member of St. Isidore's Church, Peachtree Country Club, Elks Lodge, the Yuba City Racquet Club and Phi Delta.
We will miss him. He was always thoughtful and considerate to all he met. He was a good father and husband.
Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 22nd. Viewing will be 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Lipp & Sullivan Funeral Directors, 629 D St., Marysville. Mass will be at 11:00 am Thursday, February 23rd at St. Isidore's Catholic Church in Yuba City. Celebration of Life will follow mass at the hall behind the church.
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I am sorry to hear about Howard's passing. My prayers are with him and the family. I had the pleasure of having DeAnna as a loyal and dedicated employee for a number of years. Howard was a genuinely nice and caring person.
Bill Rapp
February 25, 2017
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Annie Horne
February 24, 2017
Howard will be missed by all. My prayers are with Ginny and family.
Lynn Taylor, Laguna Beach
February 23, 2017
We have very fond memories of Howard, he was a genuinely nice man. If it weren't for Howard we wouldn't have our home, he helped use through the buying process when he was selling his aunt's house. His family and the community have suffered a great loss. Our prayers to his entire family.
Karen & DeWayne Thome
February 20, 2017
When I moved up here in 1993 I went to work for Howard Deatsch at Deatsch Insurance. He was what you would find in the dictionary under "True Gentleman". This man made time for anyone even if he did have a million things on his desk to accomplish. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
LouAnn Lovato
February 19, 2017
We offer sincere condolences to the Deatsch family. We met Howard through golf outings and thoroughly enjoyed his company as well as Virginia's at several group dinners during a golf trip to Mexico. Howard always had a smile and kind words to offer - a true gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Howard's family.
Mike and Sue Bauer
February 19, 2017
Our sincerest sympathy to the Deatsch family during this difficult time. Howard always took time to talk to us and was always so friendly whenever we saw him. We will miss him and his very kind and generous spirit.
Clark & Glynis Buschmann
February 18, 2017
Howard was the definition of "gentleman" and was truly one of the kindest souls I've ever had the honor to meet. To put up with Rob and his knucklehead friends (I admit to being one such knucklehead) required the patience of Jobe, which is a befitting descriptor for Howard. My love and heartfelt condolences to the Deatsch family during this difficult time. God bless.
February 18, 2017
I worked for Howard at his insurance agency for almost 9 years. He was one of kindest, most genuine and truly a good man. He was thought very highly of and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
Missy Galloway Kirkham
February 17, 2017
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