Obituaries
Russ Deeble
December 13, 2025
Russell Harrison Deeble, 91 of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully early Saturday, December 13, 2025, while at Norwalk Memorial Home.
Russell married Darlene Ann Sherer on December 17, 1966. He was a loving and devoted husband, grand and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Darlene, Daughters Joni Deeble and Tracy Brooks (Paul Brooks), Grandchildren Alicia Missey (Jason Miller), Sarah Young (Larry Anthony), Jenifer Missey (Chris Skaggs), Tori Young (Kyle Jarema) and Gatlin Missey, Great Grandchildren Vanden Miller, Jakob Griffin, Memphis Griffin, Lincoln Miller, Gabriel Anthony, Levi Miller, Cash Miller, Isaiah Anthony, Cora Miller, Julie Missey and Lily Jarema; nephew, Jeff (Paula) Deeble; sister-in-law, Joan Deeble.
Russ was born February 20, 1934, in Rockland, Ohio to Walter Harrison Deeble and Ellizabeth Nellie (Watson) Deeble and moved to Norwalk in 1942. He is a graduate of Norwalk High School, Class of 1952. Had his health allowed Russ would have served his country by joining the Navy. He worked at Deeble’s Shell Station 1948-1955; 1955-1965 drove truck for Norwalk Truckline; 1966-1974 Russ worked as Director of Line Haul Operations for Snyder Bros., VA, Bruce Motor Freight, IA, Navajo Freight, IN and Jones Motor, PA. Moving back to Norwalk in 1975, Russ drove truck for and retired from Norwalk Furniture in 2000, in the Teamsters Local 20.
Russ was an active member of Norwalk First Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon, sang in the choir and was a member of a small group. Russ enjoyed membership in Fraternal Order of Eagles 711. During retirement he enjoyed a hobby of chair caning and was president of Leisure Lane Condo Association.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents Walter H. and Nellie (Watson) Deeble, brother Donald E. Deeble, and grandson Kipp Young.
Visitation will be held Monday, December 29, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 A.M. at the First Presbyterian Church, 21 Firelands Blvd., Norwalk with Rev James Hodsden and Julie Murdock officiating.
A luncheon will follow and private burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Norwalk.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to First Presbyterian Church, 21 Firelands Blvd., Norwalk, OH 44857 or the Huron County Humane Society, 246 Woodlawn Ave., Norwalk, OH 44857.
Russ Deeble
December 13, 2025
Russell Harrison Deeble, 91 of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully early Saturday, December 13, 2025, while at Norwalk Memorial Home.
Russell married Darlene Ann Sherer on December 17, 1966. He was a loving and devoted husband, grand and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Darlene, Daughters Joni Deeble and Tracy Brooks (Paul Brooks), Grandchildren Alicia Missey (Jason Miller), Sarah Young (Larry Anthony), Jenifer Missey (Chris Skaggs), Tori Young (Kyle Jarema) and Gatlin Missey, Great Grandchildren Vanden Miller, Jakob Griffin, Memphis Griffin, Lincoln Miller, Gabriel Anthony, Levi Miller, Cash Miller, Isaiah Anthony, Cora Miller, Julie Missey and Lily Jarema; nephew, Jeff (Paula) Deeble; sister-in-law, Joan Deeble.
Russ was born February 20, 1934, in Rockland, Ohio to Walter Harrison Deeble and Ellizabeth Nellie (Watson) Deeble and moved to Norwalk in 1942. He is a graduate of Norwalk High School, Class of 1952. Had his health allowed Russ would have served his country by joining the Navy. He worked at Deeble’s Shell Station 1948-1955; 1955-1965 drove truck for Norwalk Truckline; 1966-1974 Russ worked as Director of Line Haul Operations for Snyder Bros., VA, Bruce Motor Freight, IA, Navajo Freight, IN and Jones Motor, PA. Moving back to Norwalk in 1975, Russ drove truck for and retired from Norwalk Furniture in 2000, in the Teamsters Local 20.
Russ was an active member of Norwalk First Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon, sang in the choir and was a member of a small group. Russ enjoyed membership in Fraternal Order of Eagles 711. During retirement he enjoyed a hobby of chair caning and was president of Leisure Lane Condo Association.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents Walter H. and Nellie (Watson) Deeble, brother Donald E. Deeble, and grandson Kipp Young.
Visitation will be held Monday, December 29, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 A.M. at the First Presbyterian Church, 21 Firelands Blvd., Norwalk with Rev James Hodsden and Julie Murdock officiating.
A luncheon will follow and private burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Norwalk.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to First Presbyterian Church, 21 Firelands Blvd., Norwalk, OH 44857 or the Huron County Humane Society, 246 Woodlawn Ave., Norwalk, OH 44857.