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Gregg Deel Obituary
VINTON — Gregg "Shooter" Deel, 51, Vinton, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
Born June 3, 1964, in Point Pleasant, W.Va., he was the son of Linda Fern (Burger) Deel, of Vinton, and the late William Roger Deel.
Gregg was an intervention specialist for 30 years while employed by Gallia County Local Schools. He also taught at North Gallia High School, Meigs Middle School and River Valley Middle School. Gregg's passion for sports led him to different coaching positions, which include the former head football coach at North Gallia High School and River Valley High School, and former assistant football coach at Meigs High School.
He also held the position of head basketball coach for boys and girls at Southwestern High School; assistant boys basketball coach at River Valley High School and Meigs Junior High School. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE 2171, Pomeroy, as well. Gregg was a lifetime farmer who, along with his wife, Karenm, and uncle, Jerry Deel, operated Deel's Angus. His love for family, life and sports knew no bounds.
Gregg leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother, Linda; wife Karen; children Megan (J.W.) Sheets and Jordan Deel, both of Vinton, and Kayla (Casey) Schlensker, of West Chester; grandchildren Delainey and Archie Schlensker; sister-in-law Tracy Deel, of Thurman; niece and nephew Maddie Deel, of Thurman, and Zak Deel, of Columbus.
In addition to his father, Gregg was preceded in death by a brother, Todd Deel; maternal grandparents Roy and Mary Fern Berger; and paternal grandparents Hayes and Esta Deel.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, in the River Valley Middle School gymnasium in Bidwell. Friends and family may call at the middle school between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Private graveside services will be conducted at the convenience of the family at the family farm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation considerations to a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to www.mccoymoore.com.
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Pat Canaday
March 28, 2016
He is in heaven with is family , so sorry to his family on Earth .
clarence hill
March 27, 2016
i was so sorry to hear that greg had past. he worked for me one summer at plant. had a lot of fun w/him. he was a good man just like his daddy!! if there is anything i can do, please let me know.
clarence hill
crystal chapman
March 26, 2016
R.I.p. so glad I got to b n ur class , prayers sent to all of ur family.u will b missed by many.
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