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William B. Deuink

1944 - 2017

William B. Deuink obituary, 1944-2017, Clymer, PA

BORN

1944

DIED

2017

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8728 E Main St

Clymer, New York

William Deuink Obituary

In the morning of January 24, 2017, William B. Deuink passed away peacefully at home, with his loving wife by his side. He was 72 years old.

William B. Deuink was born in Clymer, New York, on December 14, 1944. He was the first born son of Edris (Newhouse) and Wilton J. Deuink.

William was preceded in death by his mother Edris, father Wilton J., and brother Brian.

William was a successful businessman who owned the Deuink Insurance Agency for over 40 years. He enjoyed hiking, scuba diving and golfing while enriching the land and the lives of those around him. William competed in pickleball at the Senior Olympics in both New York and Arizona. He was an avid hunter and conservationist. Bill climbed mountains, walked plains, and wandered hillsides from New York to Alaska.

He was an extremely active participant and held leadership positions in many community organizations, including the Clymer Volunteer Fire Department, Clymer Community Foundation, Clymer Business Association, Findley Lake Chamber of Commerce, Corry Memorial Hospital Incorporators, Masonic Order of the Olive Lodge # 575, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Westfield Fish and Game Club, Pickleball Ambassador of Southwestern New York, was an avid member of the Corry County Club, and a member of the North Clymer United Methodist Church and Santa Cruz Valley United Methodist Church, Sahuarita, Ariz.

William is survived by his wife of 53 years Catherine Ann Stetson Deuink, his daughter Julie (Mark) Burrelli of New Castle, Pa/, his daughter Jill (Michael) Pace of Cortland, New York, and five grandchildren Katelyn, Cassidy, and Isabella Burelli, Michaela and William Pace. He also leaves behind his brother Dr. Brent L. Deuink (Pam), his nieces and nephews Heather (Kevin) Goree, Emily (Greg) Eckwahl, Brady and Mallory Deuink. Amy Deuink (John Riddle), Daniel (Ashley) and Craig Deuink, along with many loving family members and friends.

Friends may call on Friday, January 27, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Spitzer Funeral Home, 8728 E. Main St. Clymer, N.Y.

The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at the North Clymer United Methodist Church, with Pastor Dena Stevens officiating. Burial will be in Holland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of Chautauqua County, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, New York 14750, Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation 230 East Ohio St., Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611, and N. Clymer United Methodist Church.

A special thank you goes to the friends, family members and Hospice of Chautauqua County who helped to care for Bill in his home.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Jan. 26, 2017.

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Mary Kloss

September 20, 2017

To Bills wife and family, just found this and am so surprised to find Bill passed in January 2017, deepest sympathy as one can say, even at this late date.

Bill D. was at many Peak and Peek functions where he attended the annual insurance conference dinners, that I worked in my days at Peak as a banquet server, much to my surprise , I just happened to be looking for a new insurance company at the time, another person was talking to me about the topic and turned me around to face Bill's direction and told me here is the finest insurance man you will ever find! with a smile on Bills face! I had Bill as my new Insurance Agent for many years to come! great business man he was in every way, and the fact too, he also knew when to play as well! Bill will be deeply missed by many people like me, Sincerely,
Mary Kloss formally Meeder

Marlene Russell

February 1, 2017

Cathy and family, so sorry but no more suffering. Thinking of you and wish I was up there to give you all a hug. Love to all, Marlene

Chris Chriest

February 1, 2017

Dear All,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Bill. It truly was my loss to have lost contact with all of you. You all remain often in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that prayer and the strength of friends and family ease the pain of this difficult time. Bill was a special man. God bless and keep you all. With love, Chris

Joseph Gerace

January 27, 2017

Dear Bill:

We feel a thousand times richer because you crossed the paths of our lives, but, God knows, we shall miss you.
Life will not be the same without you. We will never forget your wit, your thoughtfulness, your generosity, your gentleness, your strengths. You treated everyone with respect; you were a man of principle.
You played a mean game of pickle ball but you were always fair, always fair, always the good sport, win lose or draw and mainly you would win. You were always patient and willing to teach and play with with beginners and oldsters like me over the country. You taught thousands the rudiments of the game and the importance of good sportsmanship. Now, you have left for greener pastures; a spiritual place where if the angels play you will be teaching them the game and you will make them smile and laugh with your quips, experiences and stories as you did for the rest of us here on earth.
As the poet said in his eulogy on the loss of his son, "You are now lilke the wind; we cannot see you but, we will always feel you." Farewell, gentle knight -til we meet again.
Joe Gerace

January 27, 2017

Cathy and family ... so sorry to hear the passing of Bill after such a long struggle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at such a difficult time. You sure are missed in Arizona. Lew and Wendy Gatti

Betty Farver

January 26, 2017

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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