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Thomas Deiters Obituary

Deiters, Thomas J.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Beloved husband of Patricia Deiters (nee Peroutka); dear father of Steve (Chelsea) Deiters and Jeanne (Frank) Melton and the late Tommy Deiters; dear grandfather of Alex, Ellie and Tillie; dear brother of Jim and Vince Deiters and the late Margaret Rolfes and Charles Deiters. Our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Tom was a high school and college basketball referee for over 40 years.

Services: Funeral from Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Thursday, November 12, 9 a.m. to St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment J.B. National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Alzheimer's Association appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m.



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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Nov. 8, 2020.

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Bill and Susan Peroutka

November 13, 2020

I´ll miss talking SLU basketball at family functions. RIP Uncle Tom

Bruce & Sharon Hagy

November 11, 2020

Condolences to the family, Tom always had a smile and a story!
Tom loved basketball and his "beautiful bride". He knew he was a lucky guy!

Bill Siebel

November 11, 2020

One of the best guys I have ever known. We coached baseball together for years and our families had many great times together. Totally love this man

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Daniel Puricelii

November 11, 2020

My deepest sympathy

George and Linda Birk

November 9, 2020

Our deepest sympathies.
Tom was a wonderful gentleman.
Pat may you and your family find comfort in Gods love at this time.
Sincerely
George and Linda
Columbia Mo

The Smith family, Jill, Garrett and Tara

November 9, 2020

We are praying for your sweet family. Love you, The Smiths

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November 8, 2020

You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

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Memorial Events
for Thomas Deiters

Nov

11

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kutis Funeral Home, Inc, Affton Chapel

10151 Gravois Road, Saint Louis, MO 63123

Nov

12

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Kutis Funeral Home, Inc, Affton Chapel

10151 Gravois Road, Saint Louis, MO 63123

Nov

12

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church

MO

Funeral services provided by:

Kutis Funeral Home, Inc, Affton Chapel

10151 Gravois Road, Saint Louis, MO 63123

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