LJ Deel, 1899-1970, and "Old Nickel" - which one is more huggable? LJ eventually had 2 children and you can see the progression of his life in photos at L J Deel: Photos
If you look closely you will see that LJ wrote a note that says that Old Nickel was given to him by his Grandfather Plank who brought him to Indiana from Minnesota.
L J Deel was born in 1899, and died at age 71 years old in 1970 in Indiana United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember L J Deel.
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