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- ELTON C. DeVANTIER, age 89 of Wheatfield, New York, was called peacefully to his heavenly home, to be with his Lord and Savior, on April 11, 2019, while at the Northgate Health Care Facility. Born October 18, 1929 in the Town of Wheatfield, New York, son of the late Edwin and Lily (Haseley) DeVantier. Elton served in the United States Army from 1954-1956. He was employed at L.B. Smith, Syracuse Supply, Dow & Company, Haseley Trucking, and Sevenson Environmental, where he retired from. Elton was a lifelong member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wheatfield, where he served as trustee and elder. Hobbies and interests included hunting, fishing, and the quality time spent with his family at home and camp.
Beloved husband of 63 years, Barbara (Schaffer) DeVantier. They were united in marriage on August 6, 1955; beloved dad of Randy (Sara) DeVantier of Wheatfield, Brian DeVantier of Wheatfield, and Robert (Alyson) DeVantier of Vestal, NY; a brother, Melvin (Gail) DeVantier of Wheatfield; sister-in-law, Marion Schaffer; dearly loved by his grandchildren, Lauren, Brooke, Ethan Dietz, Cole,and Kera Jane; and several nieces and nephews.
Elton was predeceased by a brother, Franklin DeVantier; and two sisters, Hilda Grawe and Alice Marzahl.
Friends are invited to join with the family, for a memorial service, officiated by the Rev. Michael Borgstede, on Saturday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m. in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Falls Blvd. and Ward Road in Wheatfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church, or The Lutheran Hour. There will be no prior visitation. Arrangements are with the DuBois Funeral Home.
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