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Ronald Deke

1938 - 2026

Ronald Deke obituary, 1938-2026, Lititz, PA

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Ronald Deke Obituary

Ronald L. "Ron" Deke, 88, of Lititz, PA, formerly of Miami, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at his home. He was the loving husband of the late Sandra H. (Hoover) Deke.

Born in Iowa City, IA, and raised in Miami, he was the son of the late Herbert and Irma (Walton) Deke. Ron was a graduate of Miami Edison High School, proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, and he made a career in the banking industry.

He is survived by a son, Daryl (Sherry) Deke, of Nashville, TN, 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and a sister, JoAnn (Lessely) Noel, of Atlanta, GA. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Deke.

Services and interment will be private.

To send the family on-line condolences, please visit: www.BuchFuneral.com.

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

Published by the Miami Herald from Mar. 6 to Mar. 8, 2026.

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