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BORN
1921
DIED
2011
ELMER DIEHL Obituary
He is survived by two children, Marilyn (Ed) Campbell and Dale (Janice) Diehl, both of Maple Park; five grandchildren, Kelly (Brian) Eigenberger, Steven Campbell, Gregory Diehl, Matthew Diehl and Jaclyn Diehl; four siblings, David Diehl, Kathleen "Toots" (Donald) Kohley, Paul (Mary) Diehl and Carol Cibulskis; one brother-in-law, Bernard Kuhn; one sister-in-law, Ann Diehl; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and a community of friends.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Eleanor; parents; seven siblings, Mary Jane (Robert) Nagel, George Diehl, Dorothy Kuhn, Edward (Pat) Diehl and Raymond and Franklin who died as children, and one sister who died in infancy.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Monday, June 6, at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn, IL 60119. A Mass to celebrate his life will begin at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, at St. Gall Catholic Church, Elburn. Fr. Karl Ganss, pastor of the church, will celebrate and interment will follow at St. Gall Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name to benefit his favorite charitites. Checks can be made out to "The Elmer Diehl Memorial Fund" and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, IL 60119. Tributes and memories also can be forwarded to the family through www.ConleyCare.com.
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Gerri Zahnle
June 27, 2011
I met Elmer through my friend, Harriet, who is a resident at Delnor Glen in St. Charles. Elmer was a true gentleman. When I visited Harriet, Elmer would greet me with a "good morning" and always held the door open. We will both miss him.
Gerri Zahnle and Harriet Walenches (Delnor Glen, St. Charles)
June 11, 2011
Dear Marilyn, Dale, and family,
We were saddened to hear about your dad. He and your mom were such good friends and very special to us. I'll always remember the days working with your mom at H.I.A. Our prayers are with all of you.
Bev and Dick Hart (Rock Falls)
Pamela Tuggle
June 6, 2011
Marilyn and Dale, your parents were the best friends anyone could ask for and I miss them both every day. My prayers are with you all. God Bless, Pamela(Batavia)
June 6, 2011
You have our sincere sympathy. Mort was extremely fond of your father. He will be missed by many. Love, Mort Haffey and Jane Dierschow.
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Cindy Strasser
June 5, 2011
Marilyn and Dale,
You have my deepest sympathy. It is always difficult losing your last parent. You feel lost and abandoned. You will remember questions you wanted to ask him, but now you can't. You will rush to the phone to tell him something, only to remember he is not there. But, he is with your mother now and he is in a much better place. I am sure my mother welcomed him with opened arms. He was her big brother and she loved him very much.
Your cousin,
Cindy Nagel Strasser
Mike&Christy Phillips
June 4, 2011
you are in are thoughts and prayers
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