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James Martin Deterding
1928 - 2011
James Martin Deterding
1928 - 2011
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BORN
1928
DIED
2011
James Deterding Obituary
James M. "Jim" Deterding, 83, of Springfield, formerly of Bartlesville, OK, passed away Thursday November 3, 2011 at St. John's Hospital.
Jim was born in Bluffs, IL, October 22, 1928 the son of the Rev. John and Salome (Schwagmeyer) Deterding. He proudly served his country in the Signal Corp during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army. He married Martha A. Christiansen in Chicago, IL February 10, 1951 and she survives.
He is also survived by his son; Christopher (wife Patti) Deterding of Annapolis, MD, his daughter, Emilie (husband Steve) Sine of McGaheysville, VA, three grandchildren, six great grandchildren, three brothers: George of Clearmont, FL., Walter of Middleton, WI., and Roland (wife Pat) of Bloomington, IL; also two sisters Emily Winkelman of Virginia, IL., and Betty (husband Duane) Beringer of Honolulu, HI, 23 nieces and nephews, and many grand and great-grand nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, a son Timothy James Deterding, two brothers the Rev. John and Paul, and two sisters Lorna Deterding and Doris Deterding.
He was an electrical engineer by profession. He retired in 1993 as the director of the National Institute of Petroleum and Energy Research in Bartlesville, OK. He was a faithful member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, LCMS in Bartlesville, OK. He was very active and committed to the Lutheran Mission Society in Baltimore, MD, serving as a board member. Jim and his family were very active with the Association for Retarded Citizens for over 50 years.
A funeral service will be held Monday, November 7, 2011 at 3 PM at the Concordia Village Chapel (on the campus of Concordia Village) 4101 W. Iles Ave. Springfield, IL. Chaplain Jonathon Vierkant will officiate. The family r will eceive friends in the chapel beginning at 2 PM.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may direct memorial contributions in his memory to the Lutheran Hour Ministries, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141 or Redeemer Lutheran Church 3700 SE Woodland Road (Hwy 75) Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74006
Please visit the online "Life Remembered Story" at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch Funeral Home West 217-544-5424
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Tom and Melba Burchfield
November 10, 2011
Marty and family,
It was a great pleasure to know Jim and to work for him. He was a great supervisor and mentor to me. He was always kind, supportive, and very helpful. It was truly a joy to know Jim. Our prayers and thoughts for comfort are with you.
James Bliss
November 9, 2011
Dear Marty,
I was so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. I always enjoyed seeing him and talking about radios with him. You have my deepest sympathy.
Tom and Carol Wesson
November 7, 2011
Marty and family,
I was privileged to get to know Jim over several years in the workplace and found him to be a great manager, technologist and honorable friend. His warmth and kind spirit will be rembered and greatly missed.
Carol and I were saddened by Jim's passing and send our deepest condolences.
Melanie Smith
November 7, 2011
Emilie and Mrs. Deterding,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you be blessed with love and caring. Hold tight to the precious memories.
Love, Melanie
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Ruth Harp
November 7, 2011
Emilie, may you find inner peace and quiet when you reflect on the love and kindness that your father always gave to you...keep those feelings close , and keep his memory in your heart. His spirit resides in you...always...and his smile reminds me of you....how wonderful...God Bless your family...
Karen Whetzel
November 7, 2011
Emilie,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I look at the picture of your sweet father and see the resemblance in you. I know you two were very close and that you have such wonderful memories of your times with him. I am holding you close in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care and much love,
Rachel Bolyard
November 7, 2011
Dear Emilie and family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Deterding will always be with you in your hearts. Remember him foldly. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leigh-Ann
November 7, 2011
Emilie, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know that you and your mom are in my prayers. I know that you will celebrate your father's life with joy and that peace will be in your hearts. Love you, thinking of you, Leigh-Ann
Linda Matkins
November 6, 2011
Mrs. Deterding,
It was such a blessing to have known Mr. Deterding and to have shared so many fun times with the two of you, Emilie and Tim. The picture in the obituary reminds me of his great smile and sense of humor and the sweet spirit he possessed. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him!
Pat Deterding
November 6, 2011
Dear Martha and family,
We all loved Jim so very much-his kind, loving ways and wonderful sense of humor and devotion to family. Blessings to all of you. Love from Roland and family
Sandy Mercer
November 6, 2011
Emilie and Mrs. Deterding, although I never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Deterding, I felt a connection to him through the stories Emilie would tell and that she reported he would chuckle when she told him a Baptist friend was praying for him. May the Holy Spirit comfort you during this time of loss and may you also be comforted by your memories of his life well lived.
Sandy Mercer
November 6, 2011
Emilie and Mrs. Deterding, although I never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Deterding, I felt a connection to him through the stories Emilie told me about him and the fact Emilie reported he would chuckle when she told him a Baptist friend was praying for him. I pray the Holy Spirit will comfort each of you during this time of loss and that you will also find comfort in your memories of his life well live.
November 6, 2011
Emilie and Mrs. Deterding,
Although I never had the privilege of meeting Mr. Deterding
Sandy Mercer
November 6, 2011
Emilie and Mrs. Deterding,
Although I never had the privilege of meeting Mr. Deterding
Elizabeth (Deterding) Merrihew
November 6, 2011
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We hope God grants your family comfort in this difficult time and helps you celebrate his life.
Scott, Elizabeth(Deterding), Sydney, Ryan and Brandon Merrihew
Joanne Beck
November 5, 2011
Mrs. Deterding, Emilie and Chris,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Deterding's passing. I will always remember his smiling face, soft voice, his kindness, and the wonderfully sweet 'tolerance' of a couple teenage girls just having fun whenever I visited at you home in Amberly. He was a courageous man who always thought of family first. He will be missed so very much. My prayers are with you all. With love, Joanne
Cathy Wilt
November 5, 2011
To Emilie and your Family,
I'm so, so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I wish for you peace and hope the pain will soon make way for remembering the happy times and his kind and generous ways. He was a great man and father, and touched my life by sharing you, my great friend. Love always.
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