Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Monday July 13, 2020.
Beloved son of the late Charles and Gertrude Deister; loving brother of Jack (the late Carlene) Deister; dear brother-in-law of Roberta Deister; dear uncle of Laura (Bob) Nagy, Beth (Mike) Tracy and John (Laura) Deister; dear great-uncle of Olivia and Michelle Nagy, Alex and Andrew Tracy, Kaitlyn (David) Zdvorak, Madelyn, Grace and Mary Katheryn Deister; adoring great-great uncle of John Zdvorak; cherished best friend of Anne Clarke; our dearest cousin and friend to many.
Father was a devoted priest of the Archdiocese of St. Louis for 57 years. He loved being a priest and serving the people of God.
Special thanks and gratitude to Doctor Edward Heidbrier for his outstanding care, devotion and compassion to Father during his illness.
Gratitude to Mother of Good Counsel Home for providing comfort, care and spiritual needs during the last four weeks of his life.
Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Tuesday, July 21, 9:15 a.m. to St. Stephen Protomartyr Catholic Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Contributions to Lyke House Catholic Center at AAC, 809 Beckwith St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314, appreciated. Visitation Monday, 5-8 p.m.
Fr. Charles was such a wonderful man and dedicated priest. I was blessed to know him for many years. His animated facial expressions (the world famous eye roll), candor and general zest for life brought me such joy. Every Mass he attended where I was the cantor, meant a supportive “way to go kiddo” and “why didn’t you sing Panis Angelicus” (one of his favorites). The world may have lost a priest, but Heaven gained an angel. I will miss him terribly, but he is forever in my heart and I know I will see him again.
Behold a Great Priest~ Fr. Charles C. Diester-Archdiocese of St. Louis
“Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His Faithful Servant.” Ps.116
Tribute to a Priestly Friend, Humble, Prayerful and Graceful Servant of God.
In our sorrow and grief, today we lay to rest in Heavenly Peace of Christ a Son of the Church. I call him High Priest.
As a Priest I feel that we have lost not just the man but also his unique way of manifesting God: the voice that spoke of God, the hands that blessed, consecrated sacred species and comforted the people of God, we have lost a brother, friend of loyalty and a priest of God.
No one lives for oneself, and no one dies for one self, if we live, we live for the Lord and if we died, we died for the Lord. So whether we live or die, we are the Lords.” Fr. Charles is with our Lord. His creator and maker.
May Our Divine Master Welcome Him to Enjoy His Masters Joy
May God Bless the Family and Friends of Fr. Charles and grant them Divine Consolation.
With love and honor,
Your Brother in Christ,
Fr. Urey P. Mark
Archdiocese of Atlanta
Behold a Great Priest~ Fr. Charles C. Diester-Archdiocese of St. Louis
“Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His Faithful Servant.” Ps.116
Tribute to a Priestly Friend, Humble, Prayerful and Graceful Servant of God.
In our sorrow and grief, today we lay to rest in Heavenly Peace of Christ a Son of the Church. I call him High Priest.
As a Priest I feel that we have lost not just the man but also his unique way of manifesting God: the voice that spoke of God, the hands that blessed, consecrated sacred species and comforted the people of God, we have lost a brother, friend of loyalty and a priest of God.
No one lives for oneself, and no one dies for one self, if we live, we live for the Lord and if we died, we died for the Lord. So whether we live or die, we are the Lords.” Fr. Charles is with our Lord. His Creator and Maker.
May Our Divine Master Welcome Him to Enjoy His Masters Joy
May God Bless the Family and Friends of Fr. Charles and grant them Divine Consolation.
With love and honor,
Your Brother in Christ,
Fr. Urey P. Mark
Archdiocese of Atlanta
Fr. Deister was a priest at our parish in the early 1970’s, I remember in 7th grade he was our religion teacher. His classes were always interesting and interactive. May he rest in peace. Condolences to his family and everyone in the church that knew him and miss him.