Peter L. Diesel

DIESEL, Peter L. - Of Grand Blanc, age 61, died Monday, August 27, 2018 at home in the arms of his family. 

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1227 East Bristol Road, Burton, Father Steve Anderson, Father Luke Krotkiewicz and Deacon Bill Hahn co- officiating. 

Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Karmanos Cancer Institute, 4100 John R, Detroit, MI 48201. 

Visitation 12- 2p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. 

A Knights of Columbus Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, followed by a Rosary at 7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. 

Mr. Diesel will be at the church from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of the Mass. 

Peter was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania on September 10, 1956, the son of Robert and Bertha Diesel. 

On July 11, 1981 he married Deana L. Curll in Clarion, PA. 

Peter was a devoted husband, adoring father and grandfather. Some of his greatest joys were spending time with his family and babysitting his grandchildren. Peter had a contagious smile and his personality filled any room. He was strong in his faith which pulled him and his family through the most difficult times. Pete enjoyed playing golf, cooking with his wife, and tended to bite off more than he could chew with home improvement projects. He treasured family road trips to national parks and walking his dog. Peter was an active member of Holy Redeemer Parish, the Knights of Columbus (Council 10170), the State Bar of Michigan, the Genesee County Bar Association, and the Grand Blanc Community. 

He was an attorney and partner at Garan Lucow Miller P.C. and lived his life in service of others. Peter was called home too soon and he will be missed dearly. 

Surviving are wife, Deana L. Diesel; 

children, Jill Diesel (Jon P. Campbell), Erin D. (Tad T.) Roumayah and Sara J. Diesel; 

mother, Bertha M. Diesel; 

grandchildren, Eleanor L. Roumayah, June E. Campbell and expected grandson; 

sisters and brother, Sandra (John) Hankey, April (Bill) Hahn, Robert (Pam) Diesel and Kimberly (Chris)Anglin; 

many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert M. Diesel; cherished grandparents, aunts and uncles.