Howard Eugene Deiter

1931 - 2023  (92 years)

• Name	Howard Eugene Deiter
  Born	21 Apr 1931	Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	16 May 2023	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	20 May 2023	Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
  Person ID	I7175	Rossville
  Last Modified	13 Oct 2025

  
  

  Father	Francis P Deiter
  Mother	Verna M Stone Deiter
  Family ID	F1657	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Grace Louise Cowan Deiter
  Married	9 Oct 1954	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Children	1. Steven Patrick Deiter   2. Julie Deiter Ross   3. Shelley Deiter Kruger   4. Timothy Michael (Tim) Deiter   5. Greg Deiter
  Documents » Slide Show		Marriage- Cowan, Grace-Deiter, Howard Cowan-Deiter Vows in Delia [Caption: Mrs. Howard Eugene Deiter formerly Grace Louise Cowan] Mr. and Mrs. John T. Cowan, Delia, announce the marriage of their daughter, Grace Louise, to Mr. Howard Eugene Deiter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis P. Deiter, Maple Hill. The wedding took place October 9 at 9 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Church, Delia. The church was decorated with baskets of yellow and bronze mums. The Rev. M.J. McManus officiated at the double-ring ceremony. Miss Mary Simecka, organist, played the nuptial music and accompanied Mrs. Robert Kerwin Jr. and Mrs. Teddy McNeive who sang "On This Day Oh Beautiful Mother," "Ava Maria," and "Our Lady of Fatima." Flower girls, Miss Cathy Hammel, niece of the bride, and Miss Vickie Cowan, cousin of the bride, wore floor-length gowns of aqua net over taffeta with wide sashes and matching ribbons in their hair. They carried white baskets with attached matching corsages, and scattered pink petals in the bridal path. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a wedding gown of imported Chantilly-type hand-clipped lace and nylon tulle over satin made with a long sleeved basque, Peter Pan collar and a sheer yoke outlined with lace scallops over a fluted edging of tulle. The skirt was of tulle with a pannier-peplum of lace edged with fluted tulle extending into panels of lace in the front and back ending in a wide Cathedral train. Her finger-tip veil of illusion was held in place by tiny strips of white satin. Her jewelry was a three-strand necklace of pearls, a gift of the groom. She carried a cascade bouquet of red roses. Maid of honor, Miss Ann Cowan, sister of the bride, wore a floor-length gown of melon colored taffeta with an overskirt of net. It was fashioned with a Peter Pan collard and a wide cummerbund tied in back. Her headdress was a halo of matching taffeta. She carried a colonial bouquet of pink carnations. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Ralph Howell, Miss Maxine Deiter and Miss Joan Hobart, who wore taffeta gowns with overskirts of net in gold, turquoise, and cocoa brown respectively, styled similar to the maid of honor's. All wore matching halos. They carried bouquets of yellow and bronze pompons. Best man was Mr. Bill Deiter, brother of the groom. Ushers were Mr. Harold Deiter, Mr. Melvin Deiter and Mr. Robert Deiter, all brothers of the groom. A reception was held following the ceremony. The table was laid with a white linen cloth and was decorated with bouquets of fall flowers and lighted candles. It was centered with a four-tiered wedding cake decorated with pink roses. The bride's mother wore a purple dress with black accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The bridegroom's mother wore a beige dress with black accessories and a pink carnation corsage. Assisting friends were Mrs. Loren Hammel, who served punch; Mrs. Kelly Phillips, who cut the cake; and Mrs. George Lundin who was in charge of the guest book. The couple honeymooned in New Orleans and are now at home at 315 West 6th. The bride chose for traveling a cocoa brown suit with beige accessories and a red rose corsage. The bride is a graduate of Delia High School and also attended Clark's Business School. She is presently employed in the Santa Fe offices as a comptometer operator. The bridegroom is a graduate of Maple Hill High School and is now engaged in farming. [From 9 Oct 1954]
  		Anniversary- Deiter, Howard and Louise 1 Deiters Will Celebrate 35th Anniversary October 7 Mr. and Mrs. Howard Deiter, Maple Hill, will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary Saturday, October 7, with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 4:30 p.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia, followed by a reception and dance at the Bohemian Hall northeast of Rossville. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the mass and reception which will be hosted by their five children — Steve and Robin Deiter, Sabetha; Julie and Chuck Ross and Shelley and Mike Kruger, Silver Lake; Tim Deiter, Wamego; and Greg Deiter, Maple Hill. The Deiters have 11 grandchildren. Howard Deiter and Louise Cowan were married October 9, 1954, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia, by Fr. Michael McManis. Following the wedding mass, the couple had a dance at the Bohemian Hall before leaving for their honeymoon in New Orleans. They have lived most of their married life in the Maple Hill area where Mr. Deiter is engaged in farming.
  		Anniversary- Deiter, Howard and Louise 2 Howard and Louise Deiter Deiters To Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary Howard and Louise Deiter, Maple Hill, will celebrate their Golden Wed¬ding Anniversary with a mass of Thanksgiving at the Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys Sunday, October 10, at 11 a.m. A reception buffet will follow. Hosting the celebration will be their children. Howard Deiter and Louise Cowan were married October 9, 1954, at the Sacred Heart Church in Delia. Their children and spouses are: Steve Deiter, Sabetha; Tim Deiter, Maple Hill; Chuck and Julie Ross, and Mike and Shelly Kruger, Silver Lake; and Greg and Rachel Deiter, St. Marys. They have 14 grandchildren. Mr. Deiter continues his work in farming and trucking. Mrs. Deiter worked for Santa Fe Railway and Shawnee County ASCS Office, in addition to being a homemaker. The couple requests no gifts.
  Last Modified	13 Oct 2025 23:54:41
  Family ID	F708	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Born - 21 Apr 1931 - Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas Buried - 20 May 2023 - Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents » Slide Show		Birthday- Deiter, Howard Howard Deiter Deiter to mark 80th birthday Howard Deiter, Maple Hill, will be guest of honor at an open house in celebration of his 80th birthday. This event will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 17, at the Maple Hill Senior Center, 218 Main Street. No gifts, please.
  		Obituary- Deiter, Howard 1 Howard Eugene Deiter, 92, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Stormont Vail Hospital, surrounded by family. Howard was born April 21, 1931, at home in rural Maple Hill, KS., the son of Francis P. and Verna M. (Stone) Deiter. He grew up in the Maple Hill community and graduated from Maple Hill High School in 1949. Howard was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was a faithful adorer, Honorary Life Member of Knights of Columbus Council # 657, the Thomas A. McNeive Fourth Degree Assembly, and had served on the Parish Council. He was a member of the Maple Hill Senior Center and had served on the Wabaunsee County ASCS Board (FSA). Howard married Grace Louise Cowan on October 9, 1954, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia, KS. He often referred to her as his “Pretty Irish Bride"; They celebrated 68 years together. Howard and Louise were blessed with five children. They made their home in Maple Hill, where Howard farmed and ranched for many years. Howard enjoyed many breakfasts, steak nights, and other events at the Senior Center. He especially liked visiting with the men at lunch. Howard enjoyed his time at the casino and working with his scrap metal for recycling. He was extremely proud of his grandchildren and loved attending their sporting events. He was their #1fan and enjoyed telling everyone about their accomplishments. His great-grandchildren also brought him tremendous joy and he loved attending their birthday parties. He is survived by his wife of the home; daughters, Julie (Chuck) Ross, Shelley (Michael) Kruger, all of Silver Lake; son, Greg (Rachel) Deiter, Maple Hill; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Deiter, Wichita; his sister. Maxine Bronaugh, Maple Hill; 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Howard was preceded by his parents, sons Steven Patrick and Timothy Michael Deiter; a grandson Dale Kruger; brothers Glen, Robert, Melvin, Harold and William; sisters Dorothy Watt and Shirley Meier. Howard’s love of family and faith in God were most important to him. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Deiter will lie in state, and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until the Rosary at 7:00, Friday, May 19, 2023, at Piper Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church or Maple Hill Senior Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
  		Obituary- Deiter, Howard 2 See File #1 for full transcription