George W. Deiter

George Deiter Obituary

TAVARES, FL George W. Deiter, 87, passed away Friday evening, November 18, 2011, at the Hospice House in Tavares, Fla. He was born in Scranton and moved to the Leesburg, Fla., area in 1992 from Lebanon. He was a Physical Education teacher at the Lebanon Sr. High School and Harrison Jr. High School and retired as a department head after more than 35 years. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Deiter was a member of the American Legion, a Life Member of the N.R.A., and also served as a Deputy Game Warden for over 30 years. George was a sports enthusiast and was happiest when he was outdoors fishing, hunting, and boating. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Helen, and his son, Dr. Raymond L. Deiter of Sausalito, Calif. The family will be planning a service in Lebanon at a later date. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Cornerstone Hospice Foundation, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778. Page Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Leesburg, Fla., has been entrusted with all arrangements. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.pagetheus.com

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Published by Lebanon Daily News on Nov. 21, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for George Deiter

6 Entries

Linda Miller Rittle

November 15, 2023

Mr. Dieter was one of my greatest teachers at Harrison! He was tough but good for us! Sending a hello to Ray, his Son!

Jay Putt

November 28, 2011

Mrs. Deiter

Sorry for you loss.

November 23, 2011

I was saddened to read of George's passing. He was a teacher at Harrison whose enthusiasm and concern for his students was much appreciated. Helen was later my phys. ed teacher who also was a mentor and made a positive impact on my life. I regret not knowing the Deiters lived a short distance from my home in Ocala as I surely would have paid them a visit. My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Respectfully,
Patricia Daubert-Hitchcock

Mike Bowman

November 22, 2011

Helen, Ray,
When I received the call telling me of George's passing last Saturday evening my mind immediately went to marching outside on the Harrison school lot with those wooden batons and George(sorry, Mr.Deiter) barking commands. Little did I know how important the lessons that exercise taught me and how his influence would effect me later in life. I asked him why he made us do that a few years ago at a Harrison Reunion. His answer was quick and pointed-you needed discipline!! How right he was and still is. That summed up in a nutshell why I respected him so much-to this day. I am so grateful that I had the chance to re-connect a few years ago. He was still the same person I had learned to trust and respect 55 years earlier. I will cherish and keep forever a letter he wrote to me just a few years ago- in long hand of course-no internet for him!!! And in perfect penmanship-as expected. Please accept my deepest sympathies on George's passing and know that I have thought of him so many times during my life-always with a smile.
God Bless, ike Bowman

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Msg USAF RET. Bob Donmoyer

November 21, 2011

Our prayers go out to Ray and his Mother on the passing of George. I knew him from from being a student at Harrison in the 50's and also from church, I can honestly say you were the best teacher I ever had. We had alot of fun with you playing basketball at the school on 4th street. If this world today would have teachers like Mr Deiter, the world would be a better place, and kids would have more respect for their parents and the world around them. Sir, you were the best and a privledge to have you as a teacher, till we meet again

Linda Rittle

November 21, 2011

Mr Deiter was my teacher at Harrison and Mrs. Deiter too at LHS...and I attended school with Ray, their son. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I send my prayers to the family. Please know what a positive impact Mr. Deiter (and Mrs. Deiter) had on my life. I am very grateful for the years they taught in Lebanon. Linda (miller) Rittle, retired teacher and High School Guidance Counselor

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