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David George Diem
1942 - 2026
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David Diem Obituary
David was born on July 30, 1942, in Lock Haven, to Robert and Mira Diem. He lived a life defined by hard work and unwavering dedication to family.
He graduated from Trott Vocational High School, Niagara Falls, New York, and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1964. He worked all his life as a servant leader, retiring from the Punxsutawney School District as the head custodian of the Punxsutawney Middle School.
He was an active member of the First Church of God in Punxsutawney for 31 years, where he served faithfully as a sound technician and general handyman.
David and his wife enjoyed many bus trips to various places in the past few years.
He is survived by his, wife Joan Elaine (Anthony) Diem of 61 years; two children, Kenneth David (Karen) Diem of Rochester Mills and Annette Jayne (Edward) Young of Seven Valleys; six grandchildren, Joshua, Ashlynn and Zachary Young of Seven Valleys and Jenna, Kylie and Lacee Diem of Rochester Mills; three great-grandchildren, Weston, Waylon Yong and Paisley Young of Seven Valley; brothers Richard and Ronald (Susan) Diem; sisters Vivian Diem and Diane (Robert) Still; brothers-in-law John, Robert, Wayne, Charles and Gary Anthony; sisters-in-law, Peggy Anthony, Betty Anthony, Janet Anthony, Judy Anthony and Kathy Titus; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers-in-law Clifford and Leroy Anthony; sister-in-law Alice O'Dell; his parents, Robert and Mira Diem; and father- and mother-in-law Mark and Bertha Anthony.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the First Church of God in Punxsutawney, followed by a service led by Pastor Rob Van Fossen. Luncheon to follow. Arrangements have been entrusted to Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc., Punxsutawney.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Church of God Sound Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.shumakerfh.com.
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