Kenneth Diehl Obituary

KENNETH W. DIEHL, 89 LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER AND GREAT-GRANDFATHER WINNEBAGO - Kenneth W. Diehl, 89, of Winnebago went to be with the Lord Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, in SwedishAmerican Hospital, after a brief illness. Born June 3, 1921, in Leaf River, the son of Melvin and Florence (Price) Diehl. He graduated from Leaf River High School in 1939, and served in the Marine Corps, Pacific Ocean Theatre, during World War II. Married Agnes Bridgeland on Dec. 14, 1946, in Middle Creek Presbyterian Church. Ken was a farmer in the Seward area his entire life. He was a woodworker, a craftsman, and loved using his hands; he could fix almost anything. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, reading and restoring farm tractors and engines. Active member of Rockford First Assembly Church, and he loved serving in his church as an usher and a greeter. In his community he served on the Winnebago County Farm Bureau and was a former Winnebago School District board member. Ken dearly loved spending time with his family and will be greatly missed by them, including his wife, Agnes Diehl of Winnebago; daughter, Susan Miller, of Whiting, N.J.; sons, John (Lari) Diehl and Wayne (Judy) Diehl, both of Winnebago; grandchildren, Robert, David and Steven Miller, Jamie Bell, Lindsey Dykstra, Kelly Miller, Bryan Diehl, Bethany Petillo, Rebekah Diehl and Joel and Jessica Kloster; great-grandchildren, Hunter and Aiden Bell and Blake Dykstra. Predeceased by sister, Eleanor Aukes; son-in-law, Robert Miller; daughter-in-law, Lori Diehl; and grandson, Matthew John Diehl. Ken's legacy is his love of God, family, and his country. For these things our family will be forever grateful to have had this legacy handed down to us. Service at noon Friday, Feb. 11, in the auditorium at First Assembly Church, 5950 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, with visitation from 10:30 a.m. to service time; Pastors Bob Taylor and Walter Pope will officiate. Burial in Middle Creek Cemetery, Winnebago. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. Arrangements by Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago. To sign the guestbook and give your condolences, visit genandtfuner alhome.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Feb. 9 to Feb. 10, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Diehl

6 Entries

Mike and Ann Diamond

February 11, 2011

Dear Agnes and Family
So very sorry to hear of your loss.
We will always remember Ken's kindness and
love as we were greeted by you both
on many Sundays.
Please know you are in our prayers for
comfort in the days ahead.
May you feel the love that only Jesus can give.

Love,
Mike and Ann Diamond

Jim & Jo Mccarren

February 9, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Pastor Ken & Elaine May

February 9, 2011

Agnes,
We have fond memories of time spent with you and Ken - knowing the Lord, seeking the Lord, and serving Him. Be assured of our love and prayers for you and the whole family.
Pastor Ken & Elaine May

February 9, 2011

To the Diehl family my sympathy . I have nothing but good memories of Ken,

John Devries
Cozumel Mexico
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February 9, 2011

Agnes and family,
Virginia and I were saddened to hear of the death of Ken. We know what a great loss this is and you’re family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Virginia recalls that Ken was a member of the school board when she attended Winnebago schools and I can remember very clearly Ken showing up for Church projects. One in particular that I remember was when the church was about to plant grass, Pastor Whitcomb asked the congregation to show up and pick up the rocks that were in the area where the grass was to be planted and bring your own bucket. While I showed with a 5 gallon plastic bucket, Ken showed with a very unusual bucket, it was a coal bucket and without much talking, got right to work gathering the thousands of rocks that needed to be picked up. I would guess that coal bucket is still around.
Agnes, I know you and your family have a legacy of memories about Ken and he can’t be replaced; but memories are good in that remembering the good times, helps heal the sorrow that you are all experiencing at this time.
Fortunately, we have a blessed hope in Jesus and we can take comfort in that someday we all will be reunited with our love ones in Heaven.
Unfortunately Virginia and I have a long standing appointment in Madison that will prevent us from attending the service on Friday.
Wishing you and your family God’s Peace,
George and Virginia Biavati

Phyllis Backens

February 9, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. I will always remember seeing his smiling face at the door of church greeting everyone. He was a wonderful man. Phyllis & Terry Backens

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