William H VanDeest Obituary
We bid farewell to William H VanDeest (Platteville, Wisconsin), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 18, 2025 at the age of 82. William touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Jane (Hunter) and Samuel "Sam" Van Deest. He is survived by: his friends, Mark Peden and Platteville; his wife Diane; his children, Carrie Van Hallgren (Sam) of Spring Green and Sam Van Deest (Hope) of Chalmette, Louisiana; his grandchildren, David, Susanna, Hildy Van Hallgren, Jane-Ellen, Pascoe, Ambrose, Verity, Bernadette and Vincent Van Deest; his siblings, Kitty Dingledine of Atlanta, GA and Tom Van Deest (Joyce) of Spokane, WA; his siblings-in-law, Judy Christian (Brian) and Larry Deiter (Michele); and his caregiver Dubuque. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends, neighbors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Bill's honor to the Platteville United Methodist Church, the Southwest Wisconsin Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, or the Platteville Music Boosters.
