On August 19, 2025, Robert Richard Diffenbaugh Sr. peacefully passed away. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley M. Diffenbaugh; devoted father of Robert R. Diffenbaugh Jr., partner Linda Elston, Thomas A. Diffenbaugh, his late wife Kimberly, Joseph W. Diffenbaugh, Mark J. Diffenbaugh, his husband Reyes Funez, Allen W. Diffenbaugh, his wife Shauna, Nicole D. Diffenbaugh, her husband Amro Alsalah, Shelia A Bailey, her husband the late Ed Haas, the late Kathy L. Bailey, and Michael H. Bailey; dear brother of Harry Diffenbaugh, and the late Vincent Diffenbaugh, James Diffenbaugh, Arthur Diffenbaugh, Mary Naresky, and Laverne Diffenbaugh; loving grandfather of April Bailey, Michael Bailey, Leandrea Frazier, the late Christopher Bailey, Wayne Simpson, Robert R Diffenbaugh III, James Diffenbaugh, Hannah Diffenbaugh, Ryan Diffenbaugh, Zachary Diffenbaugh, Caleb Diffenbaugh, Joshua Gardiner, Sophia Gardiner, Nicky De La Puente, Robert R. Diffenbaugh IV, Dylan Ritchie, Quentin Bailey, and Logan Simpson.
Relatives and friends can gather at Charles S. Zeiler and Son Funeral Home, 6224 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224 on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 3-5 and 7-9 PM. On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the family will gather at Sacred Heart of Jesus, 600 S. Conkling St, Baltimore, MD 21224 from 10-11 AM. A Christian mass will follow at 11 AM. Interment will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
