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John Diller Obituary

John Diller, 67, joined his daughter Monique, brother Gary and parents Clair and Irene Diller in heaven on Monday, December 2,2019 in Citrus Heights, CA. John Leaves behind his beloved wife of 48 years, Renee Diller, his children, Joe, Tiffany and Danielle, 12 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren and many other family members including his siblings Judy Jones and Ronnie Diller and many friends. John graduated from San Juan High School in 1970 and was drafted into the US Army where he served as an MP while stationed in San Francisco. John recently retired from California American Water (formerly Citizens Utilities) after 43 years. John was a friend to many. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, "The Cabin", the ocean, RENO, playing "Hot Spot and Lotto" traveling and spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandbabies and great grandbabies. John fought cancer off and on for over 7 years. Never giving up and keeping his humor right to the end. John met a lot of people in his life he would talk to pretty much everyone and made friends wherever he went. The family welcomes friends and family to join them in celebrating John.on December 14, 2019 from 1-4pm at the VFW Hall on 8990 Kruitof Way, Fair Oaks Ca, 95628. The family welcomes friends and family to join them in celebrating John.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Dec. 10, 2019.

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James & Trina Mahle

December 12, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tim Henson

December 12, 2019

I have some great memories with John fishing and hunting he was a wonderful person I thank of him often I am so sorry for your loss I would love to come and celebrate his life but I am in Thailand

Edna Huff

December 11, 2019

I was made to feel as I was part of the Family from the very beginning, John was funny, caring and in general a Wonderful Person. He and Rene treated my daughter as one of their Children and my Grandchildren as their own, which always meant so much to me as not living in the Sacramento area I couldn't be there for so many Special Occasions. It is such a Wonderful thing to think that John will be with Monique at this most Special time of the year. May your time in Heaven Be Glorious. Love You John.

Beverly Englund

December 10, 2019

John had a kind loving way to welcome you into their home. The angels have received a loving, caring soul and will never be forgotten. I will hold the family up in prayer and strength.

Bobbi Gagnon

December 10, 2019

A wonderful example to others as a husband, dad and grandpa ❤ And more importantly to live life with no regret, never looking back at what might have been. You will be missed by many but never forgotten. Until we all meet again, Rest In Peace.

Janet & Mike Haas

December 10, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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