Arthur William Deibel

March 9, 1954 - September 8, 2022 Art was called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, where he is now free from the encumbrances of this life to live forever with Him in perfect peace. Art was the youngest son of Joyce (Altvater) and George Deibel and the grandson of Arthur and Margaret Altvater. Art is survived by and was the dear brother of his siblings, Susan D. Renz (Mical), Marian D. Bratton, Stephen A. Deibel and Margaret J . Deibel. He is also survived by his niece, Elyse R. Brady and great nieces and nephew, Dr. Lauren E. Brady, Evan M. Anderson, Avery N. Anderson, and Grace A. Anderson, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends. Celebrating food was a big part of the family and Art was an excellent cook and a master of bar-b-que grilling. Once, he singlehandedly officiated over the simultaneous preparation of 52 whole chickens on multiple grills at the family "screen house". He then invited all of his friends over to feast. Art's love of cooking evolved as he worked for an upscale catering company, a landmark Italian restaurant and a gourmet market. Art was also a big lover of all kinds of music. His father's background in the music business (Deibel Incorporated record shop in Wellston, MO) influenced his love of music, especially jazz and the rock music of the era. One of his lifetime favorites was the theme from the movie The Pink Panther. He loved Milt Jackson, Stanley Turrentine, Jimmy Smith, Stan Getz - the bossa nova albums and big band drummer, Buddy Rich's West Side Story Medley and so much more. Art, along with his brother, mother and sisters saw the Beatles play at Busch Stadium in August, 1966. Art loved automobiles and motorcycles and working on engines. He even built his own off-road V.W. powered dune buggy from scratch. He had a small business maintaining, repairing and restoring outdoor power equipment. He was a certified Briggs & Stratton mechanic. He was not afraid to get his hands dirty and excelled at cleaning anything. He also had a power-washing business. Art was always there to offer a helping hand to his friends and neighbors. In recent years, Art resided at the Maryville Gardens Apartments in South St. Louis where many of his neighbors appreciated his kindness. He liked to give them rides to run errands and help them around their apartments with chores and projects. Art will be laid to rest in the morning suit worn by his namesake and grandfather "Pop", Arthur William Altvater, at the wedding ceremony of Joyce and George. Graveside service at Bellerive Gardens Cemetery will be held 9-20-22 at 11:30 a.m. for family and close friends. Arrangements by Bopp Chapel.

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Arthur William Deibel

March 9, 1954 - September 8, 2022