Philip A. Deeter, age 68, of Sidney, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at his residence.  He was born in Troy on July 27, 1950 to the late Wilmer A. "Bud" and Betty (Hirsch) Deeter.

Phil is survived by his wife of 40 years: Linda L. (Stapleton) Deeter; two children: Jamey (Stephanie) Deeter and Stephanie Gallimore, both of Sidney; one stepson: Joe (Kelle) Weaver of Troy; two sisters: Judy (Albert) Gross of Casstown and Lori (Kevin) Pyers of Troy; four grandchildren: Skylarr Deeter, Kenedee and Vaegus Gallimore and Gus Weaver; and best friend: Sonny Byers.

Phil was a 1968 graduate of Miami East High School and a 1972 graduate of Morehead State University in Kentucky.  He was an avid bowler and golfer and enjoyed all kinds of fishing.  Phil was also a Cleveland Browns fan and Ohio State fan.  Phil was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles in Covington and Moose Lodge in Piqua.  He retired from Hartzell Propeller in Piqua after 44 years of service.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Baird Funeral Home in Troy.  Friends may call from 12:00 – 2:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.  Friends are welcome to wear OSU apparel in Phil's memory.  Interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami Valley, 46 N. Detroit Street, Suite B, Xenia, OH 45385 or James Cancer Center, 460 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210 .  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

Hospice of Miami Valley
322 West Main Street, Troy OH 45373
Web: http://www.hospiceofthemiamivalley.org

James Cancer Hospital for Breast Cancer Research
460 W. 10th Avenue, Columbus OH 43210