Gregg "Shooter" Deel
June 3, 1964 — March 23, 2016
Gregg Deel, 51, Vinton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at The Ohio State University -Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. Born June 3, 1964 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, he was the son of Linda Fern (Burger) Deel, Vinton, Ohio and the late William Roger Deel. Gregg was an Intervention Specialist for thirty years while employed by the Gallia County Local Schools. He also taught in North Gallia High School, Meigs Middle School and River Valley Middle School. Gregg's passion for sports led him to different coaching positions which include the Former Head Football Coach at North Gallia High School and River Valley High School and Former Assistant Football Coach at Meigs High School. He also held the position of the Head Basketball Coach for Boys and Girls at Southwestern High School; Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at River Valley High School and Meigs Junior High School. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE 2171, Pomeroy, Ohio as well. Gregg was a lifetime farmer who, along with his wife, Karen and Uncle Jerry Deel, operated Deel's Angus. His love for family, life and sports knew no bounds.
Gregg leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother, Linda, wife, Karen as well as his children: Megan (J.W.) Sheets and Jordan Deel, both of Vinton, Ohio and Kayla (Casey) Schlensker, West Chester, Ohio; grandchildren: Delainey and Archie Schlensker; sister-in-law, Tracy Deel, Thurman, Ohio; niece and nephew, Maddie Deel, Thurman, Ohio and Zak Deel, Columbus, Ohio.
In addition to his father, Gregg was preceded in death by a brother, Todd Deel; maternal grandparents, Roy and Mary Fern Berger and paternal grandparents, Hayes and Esta Deel.
Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 PM Monday, March 28, 2016 in the River Valley Middle School Gymnasium, Bidwell, Ohio. Friends and family may call at the middle school 11:00 AM until the time of the service. Private Graveside services will be conducted at the convenience of the family at the family farm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation considerations to a charity of your choice.
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