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Charles "Charlie" Deitchler

October 11, 2025


Resided in: Wichita, Kansas

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Charles “Charlie” Deitchler, 73, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Thursday, October 16, 2025. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Friday, October 17, 2025, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Charlie is preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Emily (Hauptman) Deitchler; and brother-in-law, Bill Arens.

He is survived by his wife, Pam Deitchler; sons, Matt (Carli) Deitchler, Ryan (Megan) Deitchler; grandson, Mason; sisters, Phyllis Arens, Debbie Barnett; brothers, Dave (Cathy) Deitchler, Larry (Betsy) Deitchler, Jeff (Marcia) Deitchler, Chris (Jill) Deitchler; and his sweet dog, Sage.

Charlie retired from CED inside sales and worked part-time for Downing & Lahey Mortuary. He volunteered as a Wichita Reserve Police Officer for 10+ years and in various capacities over 30+ years with St. Joseph Catholic Church and School. He will be greatly missed.

Memorials have been established with: St. Joseph Catholic Church, or St. Joseph Catholic School, 132 South Millwood, Wichita, Kansas 67213, or Kansas K-9 ResQ, P. O. Box 1117, Wichita, Kansas 67201.

Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – West Chapel.

Services

Rosary: Thursday, October 16, 2025 7:00 pm

St. Joseph Catholic Church
132 S. Millwood
Wichita, KS 67213
316-261-5800

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Funeral Mass: Friday, October 17, 2025 10:00 am

St. Joseph Catholic Church
132 S. Millwood
Wichita, KS 67213
316-261-5800

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Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Charles "Charlie" Deitchler 's name.

Kansas K-9 ResQ

P. O. Box 1117

Wichita,

KS

67201

www.ksk9resq.org

St. Joseph Catholic Church

132 S. Millwood Ave.

Wichita,

KS

67213

St. Joseph Catholic School

132 South Millwood

Wichita,

KS

67213

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  1. Pam and family I so sorry to hear about Charlie. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all.

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  2. Our sincerest condolences to Mrs Pam and family. May God bring you comfort and strength.
    The Sanger kids
    Brandon Justin Courtney and Michael

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  3. Our family would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the entire family!!! Pam and all the children and to Phyllis and all the brothers as all. Charlie will remain in our hearts and memories. Praying you feel God’s arms around each of you as every day goes by. “THANK YOU CHARLIE FOR ALL THE GREAT SUPPORT TO THE ST JOSEPH FAMILIES”
    Whitchurch family:
    Chris, Lynn, Bryce and Brayden

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  4. We send our deepest condolences to Dave, Cathy and the entire family. God Bless you all.

    Smith family

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  5. A true friend and a man who would help anyone. Charlie will be missed by everyone. May God’s loving grace bring you peace.

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  6. 40 years ago, Charlie was the Uncle that would pick me up so I could touch the ceiling. He was a good man, and loved his family very much. He will be missed dearly. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

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  7. Pam, Matt, Ryan, Carli, Megan, and Mason (and sweet little Sage, too),
    We are so sorry about Charlie. We hope you can find some comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of him, and in the impact he left on the community and your families. We are grateful to have gotten to know him over the years. Sending hugs and prayers for comfort and peace.
    Love,
    Katie & Lance Gillett

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  8. Thinking of you and your family during this tough time. I hope you find comfort in your memories of your dad and in the people who care about you.

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