Donald Deter

Don Deter Don is a descendent of the pioneer Patrick family of Chico. Born September 29, 1924 to Claude & Melissa Deter in Chico. He attended Chico schools graduating from Chico High School. After graduation he joined the Marine Corp. in World War II. He then attended Chico State College and was a 4 year letterman in football and a member of Delta Psi Delta fraternity. He earned a teaching credential in Industrial Arts. He taught at Courtland High School when he met and married Ruth Hunt in 1954. In 1960 he moved back to Chico where he and Ruth acquired the Tiny Tots Shop. He formed Detco Steel and Construction Co. in 1960 and remained there until his retirement in the early 1990's. Don was very active in the Chico community and held several offices in the Chico Chamber of Commerce, The Rotary, Butte Creek Country Club, and the Enloe Hospital Associates. He was also the past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks Club #423. He is survived by two sons, David (Arlene) of La Canada, and Jeffrey (Cindy) of Palo Verdes Estates; two granddaughters, Julie and Devon Deter; a brother, Darrell (Nancy) of Chico; and nephew, Dick Jones of Durham. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth, and his parents, Claude and Melissa Deter. A private graveside service of immediate family will be held on Friday, August 25, 2017. You may send condolences to the family at www.brusiefh.com