Mr. Diehl was a US Navy Veteran. He retired from General Motors after 38 years of service. He worked on the Corvette line where he etched his initials on the oil pan of the last Corvette made in Saint Louis. He was also a member of the Maplewood Lions Club for 25 years. He was a Loving Husband, Great Father, and the BEST Grandfather. He was very strict with his children, but when the Grandchildren came along, He would give them absolutely anything they needed or wanted. He would help anyone in need and was the strongest, most generous man that everyone called friend. He was an avid hunter of deer and turkey. He grew a garden each year and his tomatoes were the highlight of summers for many people.
Best Friend and Beloved Husband, for 39 years, of Goldie K Diehl (nee Dawes); Loving Father of Randy (Chris) Diehl, Mike Diehl, David (Kelly) White, and Beverly Kenney; BEST Grandfather to Kelly (Justin) Young, Shannon Wilson, Justin (Jill) Heller, Morgan Diehl, Matthew Diehl, and Charlie White; Brother; Charles Diehl; Sister: Veronica (Bob) Schuff; Sister in law: Patricia Diehl; Brothers in Law: Bill (Juanita) Dawes, Ronald (Patti) Dawes, Dennis (Sue) Dawes, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.
He was preceded in death by both parents: Harry E Diehl and Carolina Diehl (nee Pilousek); 2 grandsons: Christopher Shoptaugh and Joshua Diehl; Brothers and Sisters: Lorraine (Dale) Fearnley, Harry H. Diehl, Wilbur (Marie) Diehl, Harvey Diehl, Orville Diehl, Charlotte (Bill) Ellis, and Audrey Stout
Visitation will be Thursday, October 18, 2019 from 3:00pm – 8:00 pm at Hoffmeister South County Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Road, Saint Louis, Missouri 63125
Funeral Service will be Friday, October 18, 2019 at 9:00 am at Hoffmeister South County Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Road, Saint Louis, Missouri 63125
Committal Service will be Friday, October 18, 2019 at 10:00 am at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Dr, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri 63125
In Lieu of Flowers, A donation can be made to:
St. Judes Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105
Shriners Hospital for Children- St. Louis, Attention: Development Office, 4400 Clayton Ave, St. Louis, Missouri 63110
Wounded Warriors, www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Maplewood Lions Club
