Harold Eugene Deichman
1929-2018
Beloved husband, father, and brother, Harold Eugene Deichman, of Oklahoma City, OK passed on to his Lord and Savior on March 1, 2018. He was born near Blackwell, OK on Oct. 10, 1929 to Charles and Mary (Moyers) Deichman. He met the love of his life, Christine E. Northcutt, in the 9th grade at Blackwell Jr. High and they were married while he was in the USAF on Sept 18, 1948.
Harold was employed by Capitol Steel Corp. in OKC for 35 years until the company bankruptcy in 1985. He was the Chief Draftsman for those last several years. Not ready to retire, he went to work for Stupp Bros. Bridge and Iron Company in St. Louis as Chief Draftsman in January 1986 and retired in 1996 as project Manager, returning to Edmond, OK in 1997 to be near family.
Harold was very active in his church most of his adult life and enjoyed their membership at Quail Springs Baptist Church most recently. He enjoyed his temporary life here on earth knowing the Jesus Christ was his Lord and Savior. Coming from a humble beginning, he always felt God looked after him and blessed him beyond full measure. His family and friends will miss him greatly until we too are reunited in Heaven.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Deichman and Mary Bumgardner; stepfather George Bumgardner, whom he grew to love immensely; stepmother, Cleone Deichman and sister, Madeline Sands of York, PA. Survivors include his wife, Christine, of the home; daughter Sherry Deichman, of Edmond, OK; daughter and son-in-law, Dee and Odell Friar of OKC; brothers, C. Leonard Deichman (and wife Ann) of York, PA, Allen Bumgardner (and wife, Sharon) of Piedmont, OK and Joel Deichman (and wife, Nancy) of Shawnee, OK; two grandson, Ryan and Aaron Lombard, two great-granddaughters, Devon and Kylie Lombard.
Celebration services will be held at Quail Springs Baptist Church, in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2018 with interment at Resurrection Cemetery in OKC following the service. Visitation at Matthews Funeral Home, 601 S. Kelly, Edmond, OK will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 6.
Harold loved his family very much and was a great father to his daughters. He was a big St. Louis Cardinal fan and loved to watch football and Thunder basketball games.
The Deichman family wants to thank Humanity Hospice and Visiting Angels for their loving care shown to Harold and family as well as their helpful guidance.
Dear Chris,
Thinking of you with sympathy, love and prayers. My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. Sorry I didn’t sooner. Take care of yourself and will talk with you later. Harold was a great guy.
Love, Evelyn
Allen & Sharon, we are so sorry at the loss of your brother and brother-in-law. We know that you spent a lot of time with him in his last days. We know that words can not adequately compensate for your loss. We do know that a part of him will always live with you. We will pray for you and your family during this time. We ask God’s blessings during your time of grief.
Linda & Bob
Our love and sympathy to you Chris and family. Harold added so much to Affton Christian Church during your time in St. Louis. He always made life fun with his unique sense of humor. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack and Sandy Suetterlin
Dear Chris,
So sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. May God bless you.
My sincere condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort give you the comfort you need to endure this difficult time (2 Corinthians 1:3,4)