Johnny H. Deines
Lifelong WaKeeney resident, Johnny H. Deines, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. He was 71 years of age.
Johnny was born April 14, 1941 in Trego Center, the son of Benjamin and Pauline (Stieben) Deines. He was united in marriage to LeVay Sue Glick on November 26, 1966 in Hill City. They enjoyed 40 years of marriage until LeVay passed away on January 29, 2007. Johnny was a jack of all trades, having been known for the ability to do about anything with his hands. Throughout his life, he was employed by Deines Construction, was a chain hand for Discovery Drilling, and was a custodian for Trego Grade School for many years. He was a longtime member of Fraternal Order of Eagles and belonged to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Johnny enjoyed his many years as an umpire for American Legion and K-18 baseball. He was an avid KU basketball fan.
Johnny will be missed by many friends and family, including his four children Brenda and husband Kenny Hilmes, Renea and husband Mikeal Williams, Shawn and wife Kerah, and Janelle Deines, all of WaKeeney; two brothers Edgar and LaVerne, both of WaKeeney; a sister Lillian Cochran of Great Bend; and six grandchildren Danielle and Brandon Katt, Shawna, Graeden and Hudson Deines, and Angel Deines . He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; three brothers Elmer, Carrol, and Raymond; and four sisters Vera Stenzel, Wilma Cochran, Betty Zeman, and Charlotte Hill.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 16, 2012 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of WaKeeney, with pastor Randy Gibbs officiating. Burial will be in the WaKeeney City Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice Services, Inc. and may be sent in care of the Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.
Words of support and sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.schmittfuneral.com.