ARTHUR DETERS

DETERS Arthur A. Art Deters born in NYC on April 8, 1918 passed away May 12, 2011 at the age of 93. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Deters was a successful real estate entrepreneur. He was an outstanding owner, manager and salesman in the radio industry and ended his career at WPDQ and WQIK. Art was active in the Masons, Elks, Toast Masters, and power squadron. He was an avid golfer, sportsman, world traveler, and a home handyman. Art was the third generation of a family of trapeze artists, The flying Hertzogs who originated in Germany and he traveled the world as a child. Art was a resident of the Isle of Palms in Jacksonville Beach for 43 years. His sense of humor and gift of gab will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Mr. Deters is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Marcella Carolan Deters. He was the loving father of Karen Caron (Rick) of Jacksonville Beach, Sherry Deters and Robin Cade (John) of Tallahassee, and Gretchen Deters-Smith (Charlie) of Atlantic Beach. Surviving family members include his niece, Norma Reimers of Elmhurst, Illinois, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. We would like to thank Arts caregivers, Marion, Becky and Donna Jo and hospice for their tireless devotion. There will be a memorial service at Hardage-Giddens funeral home, 1701 Beach Blvd. on Saturday May 21 at 3:00 PM followed by a celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Rd. 32257 or American Heart Association at American Heart.org. Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Beaches Chapel. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com