Daniel Diem Obituary
A private funeral service will be held with Father Christian Salata officiating. He will be laid to rest at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Cemetery.
Dan was born in Flint, Michigan on March 2, 1939, the son of the late John and Margaret (Evans) Diem. He retired after nearly 40 years from General Motors as a Fork Lift driver. He was a diligent and hard working man. He married Joyce Cherry on April 19, 1958. He was a faithful member of St. Robert Catholic Church in Flushing. Dan enjoyed horseback riding, gardening, working with wood, and many other outdoor activities.
Dan is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joyce Diem; nine children, Jeff (Lydia), Joe (Sarah), Jim (Barb), Connie (Wayne), Dan (Lisa), Mike (Michelle), Sharon (Ron), Rick (Jennie), John (Amy); thirty grandchildren ;and 41 great-grandchildren; siblings, Joanne (Ward), John (Carol), Cathy (Bob); and good friend/brother-in-law,Lee Cherry. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret Diem; his daughter, Debra; two sisters, Mary (Jerry), Sharon (Tom); brother, Jim.
A life well-lived, forever in our hearts.
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