Thomas Harold 'T.D.' Deister, born 2 October 1930 in Decatur Macon County Illinois, second son of Charles Albert Deister and Anna L. (Duggan) Deister. Brother of Robert Deister (Brant's step-grandfather). Member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church Decatur. Died 24 April 2009 Decatur age 78. Obituary at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Brant Hindman's step-grand-uncle on the maternal side.