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Albert Diekmann Obituary
Leander, TX
Albert Douglas Diekmann Sr., 77, of Leander passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015. Albert's family will gather for visitation and a rosary will be recited on Tuesday, June 16 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. with rosary at 7 p..m. at Beck Funeral Home, 1700 East Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 17 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1101 West New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, TX 78613. Interment will follow at Bagdad Cemetery. Honoring Albert, pallbearers will be James Diekmann, Albert Douglas Diekmann Jr., David Summers, James Diekmann III, John Diekmann, and Joe Galica. The United States Air Force Honor Guard will perform military honors to honor Albert's long service to his country.
Albert was born in Covington, Kentucky on August 2, 1937 to the late Albert B. and Sarah Alene McNabb Diekmann. After graduating from high school, Albert joined the United States Air Force. Upon completion of basic training, Albert married the love of his life on January 21, 1957, Shirley Ann Ptak. Albert served two tours in Vietnam and served his country honorably for 24 years before retiring in 1978. Albert and Shirley settled in San Angelo, Texas where they lived until 2008 when they moved to Leander. He worked for the City of San Angelo at the Water Treatment Plant and retired in 2000. Always having a serving heart, Albert was a long time member of the Shriners and the Masonic Lodge 1260 AF & AM of San Angelo. Living in Leander, he became very involved in his community again, working as a Pastoral Care Minister and a volunteer at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center and with the Leander Citizens Police Academy. As members of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Albert served as a lay minister to the parish. His loving care and spiritual guidance will be truly missed. His parents, Albert and Sarah Diekmann and his grandson, James Anthony Diekmann Jr. preceded Albert in death.
Albert is survived by his loving wife of over 58 years, Shirley Diekmann; his children Tamy Lynn Summers and her husband Kenton, Albert Douglas Diekmann Jr. and his wife Natalie, and James Anthony Diekmann and his wife Sabine; his siblings Mary Ann Wilson and her husband Don, Sandy Steckfuss and her husband Kevin, and Robert Diekmann; his grandchildren Elizabeth, Christopher, Sabrina, Leane, Marie, David, James III and John; great grandchildren Leah and Anthony; his beloved dogs Maggie Mae, Little Man and Zoelina; and his cat, Sam; along with numerous other loving family members and friends.
Personal words of comfort and memories may be shared with the Diekmann family at our online guestbook at beckchapels.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert Diekmann
israel esquivel
January 12, 2025
Brother Al, I miss you very much. I think about you often. You inspired me to strengthen my Catholic faith through service and prayer.
June 23, 2015
the love of my life for 58 years,love and miss you forever and 1 day.love you,your wife and soul mate Shirley
Christopher Diekmann
June 18, 2015
Miss you grandpa, I wish I would of spent more time with you, love you and see you on the other side.
Deanna Miller
June 17, 2015
Heaven gained another angel. My Condolences to you and the family Mrs. Shirley. He will be deeply missed. God bless you.
Sarah and Marshall Copeland
June 17, 2015
We are both so sorry for your loss, but thankful that he is no longer suffering. May he rest in peace. Sending love, prayers, and warm thoughts your way.
Jack & Debra Walton
June 16, 2015
Prayers from the Walton family
Lindsay smith
June 16, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers.
Mick Semik
June 16, 2015
Loving father, grandfather and husband. The best friend I ever had. God Bless and Keep.
Jo Perez
June 16, 2015
So sorry for your loss. I was blessed to have known "Big Al". My thoughts and prayers are with you Shirley and your family. Blessings to you all.
Natalie Diekmann, JR
June 16, 2015
I will always be grateful to my father-in-law for his son Albert Douglas Diekmann, JR. He made wonderful family and he had a big kind heart. He was truly an inspiration to many people and his passing will leave a void. Lord, take your son to home, and forgive all the sins to him.
Michael & Deanna Barrilleaux
June 16, 2015
Deepest sympathy extended to all of the family. You are all in our prayers.
Karen Rountree
June 16, 2015
The lord called him home. Now, he will be your angel watching over you from above.
Jackie Diekmann
June 16, 2015
Doug will be truly missed by his family. We will always remember him as a kind and gentle person. We are so glad that we got to spend time with him and Shirley at the McNabb family reunion in the summer of 2013.
Kent Summers
June 16, 2015
Gonna miss you!
June 16, 2015
Sympathy is extended to the Diekmann family. Al was a good man and his family has loving memories to cherish.
Rich Baumbach
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