Statler Family Obituaries

Niswonger, Larry Dallas "Deeds"

Larry Dallas "Deeds" Niswonger, 62, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, June 14, 2000, at Fountainbleau Lodge.

He was born August 13, 1937, in Cape Girardeau, son of Pinkston and Ella Welker Niswonger.

Niswonger had been a welder, and also an antique dealer. He was a country and western musician in the 1960's and early 1970's, and a music writer. In his early life he was in Boy Scouts and played on various sports teams.

Survivors include a son, Larry Don Niswonger of Cape Girardeau; two daughters, Cindy August of St. Louis; Lisa Long of Auburndale, Florida; a brother, Gary Niswonger of Jackson; two sisters, Faye Schreiner of Cape Girardeau, Belle Litzelfelner of Jackson; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

Friends may call at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel from 4-8 P.M. Friday.

Funeral will be held 10 A.M. Saturday at the chapel, with the Rev. Charles Newell officiating. Burial will be in the Cape County Memorial Park. 

 

Printed in the Tuesday, June 15, 2000 edition of the Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau, MO.
Obituary found at the Find A Grave website.

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