On May 21, 2025, William Deignan "Deig" Dehler Jr. departed from this life and his loved ones during his second battle with pancreatic cancer, after being cancer-free for two years.

Will was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Kathleen and William Dehler and raised in Westport, CT.  In high school, he attended St. Thomas More preparatory boarding school and Fairfield College Preparatory School.  He went on to graduate from Western New England University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Pairing his love of talking with people and his education, he started his career in sales.  Beginning with selling copiers, he learned the hardcore experience that launched him into corporate furniture sales, where he loved the art of fabric and design.  Will loved his yard and gardens and devoted much time to their care. He found great joy in playing golf, one of his lifelong passions - made extremely special by achieving a hole-in-one!  In recent days, he lovingly sewed new cushions for our boat, a reflection of his care and creativity.  He also delighted in the daily ritual of Wordle, sharing his results with friends and family as a way to stay connected and spread a bit of cheer.  Throughout his journey with cancer, he remained positive and deeply grateful for the outpouring of love. Will's enduring love for his wife and sons will continue to be felt for years to come.

Will was husband to Ingrid Peterson Dehler and father to Charles and Harrison Dehler.  He is also survived by his sisters and brothers, Nora Stuart (Matt) of SC, John Dehler of CT, Andrew Dehler (Tracey) of CT, Kate Stewart (Mark) of CT, Elizabeth Morrall (Mitch) of FL and Matthew Dehler of CA, and his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00 am at Greenfield Hill Congregational Church, 1045 Old Academy Road, Fairfield. To honor Will's memory, we invite those attending to wear golf attire or something orange as a tribute to his favorite color and love of the game.  Friends may call Friday, May 30, 4-8 pm in the Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and 4 Gorham Place, Trumbull, CT 06611. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family through the funeral home, in order to fund a memorial tree for Will at Smith-Richardson Golf Course. To send online condolences, please visit www.redgatehennessy.com