David Ira Dieffenbacher, “Duffy” of Greensboro, North Carolina has gained his wings and passed on to be with our Lord and Saviour. He passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025. David was surrounded by his loved ones and entered into Heaven in peace and comfort.
He was born on August 2, 1936 in Rochester, New York. David honourably served in the US Marine Corps for twenty-two years as an intelligence analyst, and served for two tours in Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V.
He is preceded in death by his wife of sixty-four years of marriage Mary Elizabeth Dieffenbacher, his mother Laura Curry, father Carl Dieffenbacher, brother William Dieffenbacher, sisters Carol Anderson and LuAnn Rogers.
David and his wife Mary, spent the last forty-plus years living in Greensboro.
He was a devoted, loving and supportive husband to Mary until her death in 2022. He is survived by his six children Daniel (Jody) of Greensboro, James of Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, Joseph (Minna) of Oxford, England, Tina, Mike (Fran) and Jeff, all of Greensboro.
He was a loving and supportive grandfather and great grandfather of nine grandchildren, Michael (Rebecca), Columbia, Missouri, Kristen (Jess) of Farmington, Connecticut, Mitchell of Downingtown, PA, Seth, Ally and John, Emma and Evan Hendrix and Zac Blowe, all of Greensboro. And his three great-grandchildren, Carter, Colbie and Coley Alter, as well as many devoted nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends.
A special thanks to Todd Blowe, Liz Baldwin, Adrienne Cregar, Jimmy Skordas, Gary Black, Chip Johnson and all of his Golf Family out at Blair Park Golf Course for their friendship and care.
David was a devoted member of Our Lady of Grace Church in Greensboro for over thirty-five years. His wife Mary was a crucial part of his faith. He was also an avid golfer and past president of High Point Seniors Golf Association. He took great pride in attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and school concerts, bragging about them to anyone who would listen. His cat, Boots, brought him comfort and quite a few laughs.
Services will be held at Hanes Lineberry Funeral Home, 515 North Elm St., Greensboro, NC on March 4, 2025 at 4pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. (www.woundedwarriorproject.org)
