John A. Deeter, 85

John A. Deeter, 85, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2020, at Hospice of North Idaho.

John was born December 6, 1934, in Leon, Iowa. John moved with his family to Spokane, Washington, at the beginning of fourth grade. He was a graduate of Rogers High School in Spokane.

In the spring of 1959 John moved his family to the Hoodoo Valley in the Priest River area and took over his parent’s farm located on the Pend Oreille River.

He became a well-known cattle rancher in North Idaho, raising Hereford cattle.

Upon selling the farm years later, John earned his real estate license and began selling large tracts of timberland with a local realtor in Coeur d’ Alene until his retirement in 2000.

John is survived by his sons, Steven (Leslie) and Ron (Leslie); a daughter, Fawna (Mike); eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and numerous close friends.

Donations can be made to Hospice of North Idaho at 2290 W Prairie Ave, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in the memory of John A. Deeter.