Frederick William Diehl Jr.

Frederick Diehl Obituary

Diehl, Frederick

William Jr.

Rochester: Our Dad, Frederick William Diehl, Jr., age 97, a dedicated servant of God, peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father on November 3, 2013, nine months after his loving wife of 75 years, Cora, left his arms. He exemplified Proverbs 27:17: "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." You always walked away from time spent with him believing you were smarter, stronger, better, and more capable than before.

He was predeceased by his son-in-law, Jim Rosenthal and his precious great-grandson, Matthew J. Frederick Gnage; best friends, Neil Muller and John Peters;

He is survived by his loving children, Diane Rosenthal of Saratoga, Nolee and Ron Feiock of Rochester, Frederick III of Rochester, Dennis of Greenville, SC, and daughter-in-law Karen Diehl of Columbia, SC; his adoring grandchildren, Robyn Francis, Aimee (Warren) Lucas, Sarah (Mark) White, Jennifer Butler, David Rosenthal, Eric (Kimberly) Rosenthal, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Diehl and Christopher (Katherine) Diehl; his pride and joy, great-grandchildren Nicholas and Jacob Schell, Lindsey Gnage, Riley and Hunter Lucas, Max White, Zeia Rosenthal, Sheridan, Nicholas and Vivian Diehl, Magan, Lilly and Ryan Diehl; sister-in-law Thelma Peters and very special niece, Alice Geldof and her husband, Jerry, who gave so much time and love to his care.

We would like to thank the staff on 6 South at St. John's Home for their dedicated care and most especially Dad's aides who brought him so much laughter for the last and hardest nine months of his life.

To accommodate the family, a memorial service will be held December 28th at Memorial Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 650 Merchants Road, Rochester at 11:00 a.m. To share a special memory please visit:

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Nov. 10, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Diehl

8 Entries

Kim Barone

November 14, 2013

I met Fred and Cora at the Bay Front restaurant with my parents when I was very young, maybe 10 years old. They would always meet friends of theirs, but I always loved Coras smile and Fred's sense of humor. I've known them for years and they will both be missed. Be blessed to have had them in your lives for so long, my Dad passed away four years ago after turning 67. May they always watch over you, and the memories will always live on.

Debbie Tyrrell

November 11, 2013

I cherish my childhood memories of coming home from church on Sundays. It was always a treat to socialize with Uncle Fred and Auntie Cora during "coffee hour" at Grandma & Papa's.

May all of your memories comfort you in this time of sadness.

With love and prayers,
Debbie, Steve and family

Jim Difranco

November 10, 2013

I will always cherish the memory of the many years servicing and maintaining Fred and Cora's heating system at their home on Garson Ave. Afterwards, we would have coffee and a cookie and talk. I will always remember Fred for convincing me to drink my coffee black. They will be greatly missed.

Carol Coulter Stahl

November 10, 2013

I am happy that Fred is now back with his beloved Cora, but he will be missed here on Earth. What great memories I have from our families getting together for so many years! Wonderful man (and couple) who were such an important part of my childhood.

Seahorse

November 10, 2013

I have lost another piece of my childhood. Fred, you are happy now to be with Cora. I will never forget you.

Judy Vogt

November 10, 2013

Dear Diehl family, My deepest sympathy to all of you. I lost track of your parents after my parents died. Fred's mother Hazel was my Grandfather Frank Brown's sister. I have been trying to update the family tree and would love to get in touch with you to share. Sincerely, Judy (Clark) Vogt

Janet Herzog

November 10, 2013

Nolee, I am so sorry for your loss of your dear Dad and so close to your Mom's passing. I am grateful to God that your Dad is free and together with his bride, they rejoice in the arms of Jesus!

Sharon Kiellach

November 9, 2013

Dear Diane, Nolee, Dennis, and Freddie,
Having shed my personal tears at the loss of such a dear man, I can now fully rejoice and celebrate with all of you that "our" Fred is now where he wanted to be - in heaven with his Lord, his Cora, and all of the friends whom he's missed all these years.
I pray for your comfort and may His peace be upon you all as you grieve your loss. Together, we can be comforted in the Hope of all who believe.
Love to you all,
Sharon

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