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George Diehl Obituary
George William Diehl, beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather left us for his next adventure on October 7, 2018. He was born May 3, 1919, in Clinton, Iowa to Roy and Edith Swanson Diehl.
George married Violet Gooch in 1986. They were married for over 25 years, until her death in August 2011. George is survived by his loving "village" of four children, Paul Diehl, Ronald Diehl (Connie), Tina Moerer (Michael), and Martha Burbidge (Gary); seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and many special friends that he considered family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Violet, two grandchildren, Eric and Shannon, and daughter-in-law, Diane. The family would like to thank special caregivers including Intermountain Hospice; Dr. Carole Baraldi and Lisa Schofield. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Eric Moerer Memorial Fund at the Department of Family and Consumer Studies , University of Utah 228 Alfred Emery Building, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112. Funeral services will be held at the Tate Mortuary, 110 South Main Street, Tooele, Utah 84074 on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 1:00 PM; Visitation from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM.
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Ronald Baker & Bonnie
October 28, 2025
This is a belated post of our memory of the great Mr George Diehl, as he became one of our better friends along with selling us our first house. His mother and father lived in our first residence. When they passed I don't think George had planned on coming back to this little river town of Fulton. But when he made us the deal, he also initiated a great friendship whether he liked us or not!! haha. My family was close to George and his children as they spent summers visiting the home in Fulton. I encountered his daughter Martha one summer as we spent some enjoyable moments learning about each other's "bad habits" as teenagers. I remember his son Ron and daughter Tina when they visited, but never met Paul. We hope all the family is well after George's passing and wished we had made that trip to his cabin in the wilderness to enjoy one of those "bloody mary's" he spoke about so tastefully.
Rest in peace our friend as we lost our contact, but know you are residing with the Angels & our fond memories!!
Bonnie & Ron
October 17, 2018
Mayor Diehl was an outstanding person.
He was intelligent, thoughtful, understanding, caring and open minded. He made the world a better place.
May his memory be eternal!
Sincerely,
George and Mary Ann Mantes
Carole Baraldi
October 13, 2018
I will miss our visits dearly. George was brilliant, wise, funny and a beautiful soul. I am so grateful he was my patient for these past 10 years. I always looked forward to his Christmas cards and the pictures of him embracing life. My deepest sympathies to Paul and all of George's family.
Sherrie Swensen
October 13, 2018
This incredible man has such an extraordinary legacy. When I last saw him just over a year ago, he still had the sharpest mind and best sense of humor. My deepest sympathy to his family.
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Gregory and Deborah Justice
October 12, 2018
Are condolences and great memories George.
Cindy & Jim Mclaughlin
October 10, 2018
I am going on the George diet, of bacon and bourbon so I can be as strong.
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