Steven A. Deters

1943 - 2023

Steven A. Deters

1943 - 2023

BORN

1943

DIED

2023

Steven Deters Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 11, 2023.
Steve Deters was born March 17, 1943 in Caledonia, Minnesota. He passed away on March 31, 2023 at home in Foley.

Steve is survived by his wife Melanie, sons Andrew and Benjamin, daughters Karen Sanchez and Lisa Wheeler, brothers Terry, Tom, John and Mark and sister Ruth Masurka, eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Olga and Arvid Deters and brother Dale "Toby".

Steve served in the Air Force for four years and that is where he started his aircraft mechanic career. He retired from Northwest Airlines after 35 years and eventually settled in Foley, Alabama to enjoy the beach and sun in his retirement. He is missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of life will be held April 21st at 11a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Gulf Shores, AL.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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