George L. Deener

George Lester Deener was born on 2 August 1945 in Forestville, MD. He died Saturday, October 17th at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Crofton after a brief illness. George spent most of his life in Glenn Dale, MD; but also lived in Brunswick, MD; St. Cloud, FL; Maryland’s Eastern Shore and Davidsonville, MD.

George was a life member of the Glenn Dale Volunteer Fire Association, which he joined in 1969, and was an honorary member of the Auxiliary of the Glenn Dale Fire Association. He volunteered with the St. Cloud Volunteer Fire Department during his time in Florida. He served as Assistant Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 1002 of Glenn Dale, and was a member of the Suburban Lions Club. He held a variety of jobs, but his favorite ones were working with horses. George was an avid bowler on the Glenn Dale Mixed Duckpin league for many years and also liked hunting and fishing. Later in life he enjoyed feeding and watching birds. George loved all animals, especially dogs and horses.

George was preceded in death by his parents Virginia Deener Hopkins & Samuel Deener, a sister, Donna Deener, and three brothers, Gene, Eddie and Terry Deener. He is survived by his sister, Pat Seaton, of Glenn Dale, MD and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be held at Gasch’s Funeral Home at 4739 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20781 on Thursday, October 22nd from 4-7 pm, Fire Department service to follow 7-8pm with burial on Friday, October 23rd at 11:00 am at the Old Brownsville Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 2335 Boteler Road, Brownsville, MD.

Flowers may be sent directly to Gasch's Funeral Home. Donations may be made to: Glenn Dale Fire Association 7003 Glenn Dale Rd PO, Box 249 Glenn Dale, MD 20769 or The Big Purple Barn 6407 Hillmeade Rd, Bowie, MD 20720