Frank Dehart

Frank Dehart, 87, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Frank was born July 11, 1927 in Poteau, OK to Walter & Ethel Dehart.  Frank graduated high school in 1945 and joined the US Navy.  He got a business degree from Southeastern College in Durant.  He was employed by Kerr Industries, owned and operated by the late Senator Robert S. Kerr & family from 1957 until 2009 (some 50+years).  He was appointed to the Board of Directors of Central National Bank in 1972 and served until his passing.  He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Masonic Lodge; and served on the Poteau Chamber of Commerce.  He was President & Vice Pres. Of Green Country in the 1970’s; an active member in many civic organizations throughout his lifetime as well as being a member of the First United Methodist Church and was the oldest ‘attending’ member.  Frank was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, 1 sister, Genevieve Pritner,  daughter, Ann Carsello, & son in law, Roger Ridley.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Grace of the home; daughters, Kathy  & David Vonder Heide  of Ft. Smith, AR, Carolyn Ridley of Ft. Smith, AR, Janell & Buzz Glover of Poteau, OK; grandchildren, Lisa & Jimmy Parrish, Chris & Becky Vonder Heide of Ft. Smith, AR, Jill & Justin Crenshaw of Dallas, TX, Ryan Clayburn of Washington DC, Michael Carsello of Houston, TX, Keely Carsello, Jonathan & Jordan Marquez, Amanda & Alicia Hall of Poteau, OK; great grandchildren, Katelyn Parrish & Gavin Vonder Heide; chosen daughters, Christie Williams of Hot Springs, AR, Dee Carsello of Poteau; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 10:30 am, Friday, August 22, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Kyle Clark & Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. 

  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund or Project Compassion, 203 Orville, Poteau, OK 74953.

The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening  from  5-6:30 pm  to visit with relatives & friends.