1981-2026
Vic Deere, 73, of Belle Center passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on November 23, 1952, in Urbana, Ohio, to the late Ernest W. Deere Jr. and Sybil Lee (Roberts) Deere.
On June 4, 1981, he married Tami (Barnhart) Deere, and she survives in Belle Center.
He also leaves behind his children: Donnie Deere, Stacy Deere, Levi Deere; step-son, Opey Potts; grandchildren: Mollie Grubbs, Kayleigh (Nick Boyer), Zarik Deere, Hudson Deere; great grandson, Leo Anderson; and great granddaughter, Eleanor Boyer on the way; sisters: Barbara J. Newland, Rhonda Sue Heydinger, Lisa (Marion) Rogers; special nephew, Andrew (Erin) Boerger; many other nieces and nephews and his furry companion, Star. He is preceded in death by his siblings: Bob Deere, Bill Deere; infant siblings: Pheobe and Barry Deere; and brothers-in-law: Kenneth Newland and Tom Heydinger.
Vic was a 1971 Indian Lake High School graduate. He was the owner of Vic’s Mower Shop in Belle Center, where he met many wonderful people over the years. He was a “motorhead” and could usually be found working on a motor. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes and Dale Earnhardt fan.
Vic was definitely one of a kind. He was a perfectionist at heart and never met a stranger. He always had a funny way of making people laugh. He will be deeply missed.
Pastor Mike Phillips will officiate a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Eichholtz & Daring Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 306 N. Elizabeth Street, Belle Center. Visitation will be three hours prior from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Fairview Cemetery, Belle Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan County Cancer Society c/o Mary Rutan Foundations, 205 Palmer Ave, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
EICHHOLTZ & DARING FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLE CENTER, is honored to serve the Deere family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.eichholtzdaring.com
