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Kenneth Diel Obituary

Diel, Kenneth R., 88, passed away April 23, 2005. Visitation with the family 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. He was born January 4, 1917, to Dan and Emma Diel of Ingersoll, OK. He farmed and ranched most of his life in Oklahoma and Kansas. After retiring, Kenneth loved to play the harmonica and gave musical programs throughout Wichita. He also loved to play pool. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Marjorie Diel, and two sisters, Lavera and Wanda. Survived by: sons, Kelly (Deloris) Diel of Wichita and Terry (Toni) Diel of Kansas City, MO; two brothers, Everett Diel of Cherokee, OK and Denny Diel of Burlington, OK; one granddaughter, Amanda Tangeman of Lincoln, NE; three great-granddaughters. Kenneth will be missed by his family and those whose lives he touched. Memorials to the Linwood Senior Center 1901 S. Kansas Wichita, KS 67211.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Apr. 24, 2005.

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Michelle Whitnah

April 29, 2005

My condolences to the family. I am distantly related and though never met Kenneth, I wish him godspeed on his journey.

Reggie & Kay Diel

April 24, 2005

"Just as time passes, so do memories pass as well, but those who stirred our spirits will live in our hearts forever". Thank you Kenneth for the memories.

PJ Woodard

April 24, 2005

Uncle Kenneth I will really miss you. We always had so many good times, laughs,and very rememberable when all the Diels got together. May you rest @ peace with the Diel family in eternal life.

Love Paula Jean Woodard (Diel)

Sammy & Carrie Foster

April 24, 2005

Kenneth always had a special smile for everyone, a teasing tone, fun natured individual. He will be missed but remembered fondly.

Denny & Paige Diel

April 24, 2005

KENNETH, WE WILL MISS YOU, AND ALL THE FUN TIMES WE'VE HAD TOGETHER.

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

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