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Albert “Harry” Deal, 85, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully at Parker Personal Care Home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Harry was born in Eau Claire on Oct. 9, 1938. He was the son of the late Albert and Mary (Hamas) Deal. He graduated from Moniteau High School and later attended classes at Butler County Community College. While in high school, he worked at Beatty's Garage and hung out with good friend, Jimmy Beatty.

He then joined the U.S. Navy, serving proudly on active duty from 1956 to 1959 as a submariner. Harry enjoyed his time in the Navy and traveled the world, bringing back many fond memories and great stories. After his honorable discharge, he began his career at Armco working in the melt shop, pipe shop and hilltop maintenance. He retired with more than 40 years of service.

Harry married the love of his life, Elizabeth A. Polm, on Sept. 21, 1963. Together they had two children, Kent and Beth. A family man, he had an incredible work ethic and could fix anything and everything. His saying was “when in doubt, we work.” Affectionately known as “Pop,” he also enjoyed spending countless hours with his children and grandchildren. They will cherish the memories playing sports, croquet and riding minibikes. He loved to watch sports and coached local youth baseball and midget football teams.

Harry had a generous heart, helping people whenever he could. He was a dedicated member of the Masonic temple, National Rifle Association and the VFW and also served on the Eau Claire Borough Council. Harry and his longtime friend, Loyal Bell, enjoyed their outings to gun shows and stopping for lunch.

His later years were devoted to caring for his wife. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary because he recognized early on that she was always right.

Loved ones to cherish his memory are his wife, Elizabeth “Betsy” Deal of Parker; his son, Kent (Stephanie) Deal of Boyers; his daughter, Beth Deaton of Maryland; his beloved grandchildren, Michael Deal of Boyers, Alyssa (Stewart) Kelly of Florida, Erik Deaton of Maryland and Zachary Deaton of Maryland; his three great-grandchildren, Colt, Jackson and Scarlett; his sister, Billie Jean Bernlohr of Butler; his sisters-in-law, Helen Polm and Dolores Grove of Eau Claire; and many nieces and nephews.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Clifford Deal.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Parker Personal Care Home and AseraCare Hospice. Their kindness and compassionate care demonstrate angels are real. Memorial donations may be made to either of these organizations on Harry's behalf.

DEAL — Services for Albert “Harry” Deal, who died Tuesday, April 2, 2024, will be private.

LARRY E. MCKINLEY FUNERAL HOME, Clintonville, Pa., is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Friends can email condolences by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net.

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