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Douglas Deck Obituary
Douglas L. Deck, Sr., 52, passed away Thursday,
December 22, 2016, in Norfolk, Va., of natural causes
with his best friend "Bella" by his side.
Born April 27, 1964, in Coatesville, Chester Co., Pa,, he was a son of Patricia A. (Johnson) Deck, Reading, and the late Harvey H. Deck, Jr.
A graduate of Lincoln Technical Institute, he worked as a mechanic. Doug loved working on cars, walks on the beach, watching fireworks, drawing, hanging out with friends, church functions, helping at food banks, was an avid Grateful Dead follower. Known for his huge heart, love of people, his iguana's, mopeds, and going to events with his son.
He will truly be missed by his family, his many friends in PA and VA, but most of all the dog he shared with his son, "Bella Girl."
He is survived by: his mother; his son: Douglas L. Deck, Jr.; his sisters: Audrey R., wife of Louis A. Turczynski and Karen M. Hertzog; his brother, John Miller, husband of Lorraine; his former spouse: Patricia F. (Lease) Deck; and multiple aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Services and burial in Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, Stouchsburg, will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Contributions may be made to Grey Muzzle Manor, 57A Kutz Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522 or to the American Cancer Society, 498 E. Bellevue Ave., Reading, PA 19605.
The Mull Funeral Home, Womelsdorf is assisting the family. www.mullfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Deck
3 Entries
Patricia (Lease) Deck
January 13, 2017
I wish I could have said good-bye and told you how much you still mean to me. I wish I could hear you call me "Snugs" one more time
You were my first love. my husband, a father to our son, my best friend and you will always have a piece of my heart❤
Until we meet again, Doug ... I Love You
Cindy Althouse and family
January 12, 2017
RIP Doug, prayers to family and friends, you will truly be missed
Evelyn Good Gorey
January 12, 2017
Pat & Audrey
So sorry to hear about Doug passing you both are in my prayers
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