Floyd Joseph Deyo was born in the small town of Belvidere, Illinois. His parents were Corydon and Beulah Deyo.
Floyd spent his formative years living at Mt. Carmel Faith Children’s Home. He often told tales of “life in the orphanage” involving his childhood antics, adventures and hardships.
An accomplished athlete, Floyd’s future trajectory was altered when spotted by a college scout. Floyd was offered a football scholarship to Northern Illinois University. He graduated from NIU with a BS in Education; he later earned his MA from the University of Illinois.
During college, Floyd met and married Heather Coyle. After graduation, the couple settled in Worth, Illinois. Floyd taught mathematics at Argo Community High School for thirty-seven years. He also enjoyed coaching football, wrestling and track & field.
Besides teaching, Floyd would keep busy working construction, plowing snow and repairing cars. A great problem solver, Floyd could fix anything. Floyd readily shared his know-how and time with those who asked. If one was looking for Floyd, chances were he’d be in the garage.
Floyd took his family on many cross-country camping trips – but his favorite vacation spot was Sunset Lake in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. In addition to fishing, Floyd’s hobbies included golfing, vegetable gardening and feeding the squirrels. Following a trip to Maine, Floyd began baking popovers.
Floyd rarely complained, tended to look on the bright side of things and was good-natured. He was well respected and liked.
Floyd is survived by his wife Heather (nee Coyle) and five daughters, Kimberlee (Kurt) Ruckersfeldt, Kelly Deyo, Tracey (Christopher) Haack, Jennifer Deyo, and Stephanie (Michael) Fronczak.
He also leaves behind eleven grandchildren, Frederick (Mary) Ruckersfeldt, Emily (Randy) Berg, Anton Ruckersfeldt, Galina Ruckersfeldt, Julianna Ruckersfeldt, Yulia Ruckersfeldt, Sarah Ruckersfeldt, Charles Ruckersfeldt, Madison Haack, Nathaniel Haack, Alexander Haack and three great-grandchildren.
Floyd was the brother to the late Charmaine Steve, the late Charles (Paula) Deyo, the late Joyce Linscott, the late Joni Wilcox and Jimmy Nicholson. Floyd was the brother-in-law to the late Sharon (late Ray) Hamrin, Harry (Mary) Coyle, and the late Joseph Coyle. He was an uncle to many nieces and nephews.
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