Mark Eugene Diehl

Mark Eugene Diehl obituary, STAUNTON, VA

Mark Eugene Diehl

Mark Diehl Obituary

Published by News Virginian on Feb. 13, 2013.
Mark E. Diehl STAUNTON Mark Eugene Diehl, 44, husband of Lisa (Klein) Diehl, of Frog Pond Road, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013, at his residence. He was born on February 10, 1969, in Waynesboro, a son of Berlin Diehl and the late Nancy (Painter) Diehl. Sergeant Diehl earned his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Virginia Tech. He worked for the Staunton Police Department for 20 years where he commanded the Criminal Investigation Unit and served as a Team Leader for the Critical Incident Response Team. He was also a member of Fishersville United Methodist Church and the North American San Shin Kai. In addition to his wife and father, family members include two stepdaughters, Elisabeth Caroline Janicker and Alexandra Lian Klein; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Beverley Diehl of Tampa, Florida, and Tina and David Savopolous of Richmond; and a niece, Katrina Savopolous. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at Calvary Baptist Church, 105 Garland Drive, Staunton, by the Reverend Beth Pyles of McDowell Presbyterian Church and Chaplain Greg Czerniak of the Staunton Police Department. Full police honors will be rendered by members of the Staunton Police Department. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at the Henry Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.henryfuneralhome.net


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February 17, 2013

J.R. & Sherry Dalton posted to the memorial.

February 17, 2013

Pete & Peggy Varner posted to the memorial.

February 17, 2013

Mike Varner posted to the memorial.

J.R. & Sherry Dalton

February 17, 2013

Uncle Bicky, Lisa, Babs, Tina, Elisabeth, Alexandra and family: We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts, prayers and love are with you during this difficult time.

Pete & Peggy Varner

February 17, 2013

Bicky,Lisa,Tina Babs&family: Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. If there was any way that we could take your hurt and sorrow away, we would do it in a heartbeat!

Mike Varner

February 17, 2013

Uncle Bickey, Lisa, Beverly, Tina & Family,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Kristen Stone

February 15, 2013

Lisa,

May you take comfort in knowing you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of all of those who have been touched by both you and Mark. I am so sorry for your loss.

Linda Ingram

February 15, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Staunton School of Cosmetology Staff

Bob & Dee Varner

February 15, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Curtis Sawyer

February 14, 2013

I went to Virginia Tech with Mark, and although we'd lost touch over the past 15 years or so, I'll always have fond memories of our time together in college...especially our freshman year when everything is new and different. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Holly Suthers

February 14, 2013

Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Holly Suthers

Lisa Blackburn

February 14, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless you, bring you strength and may Mark's soul rest in peace.

Rick & Tina Bukoskey

February 13, 2013

Dear Lisa,
We're so sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Rick & Tina Bukoskey

February 13, 2013

Dear Gene and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

sarah crenshaw

February 13, 2013

Lisa and Family
On behalf of the members of the CPAAA we want you to know that you and Mark's family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please continue to lean on our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as he will comfort and strengthen you each and every day.

Swoope Vol Fire Co

February 13, 2013

Lisa - we are sorry for your loss. We are right across the street if you need anything (lawn cut, snow shoveling, whatever) - please do not hesitate to call or stop in. The Officers & Members of the

February 13, 2013

Lisa and family,
So sorry for your loss. Know that each of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May God bless and keep you in his love.
Les and Laura LaPrade

Brenda Brooks

February 13, 2013

Lisa and family,
May GOD be with you in your time of sorrow. Mark was a great person and a wonderful leader.
Now, he is in heaven leading GOD's angels. Peace be with all of you.

Chris Kendall

February 13, 2013

This man will be missed by all it didn't matter if you just met him or if you've known him for 44 years everyone has a Mark Diehl Memory. He was an outstanding leader for the Staunton Police Department that would come across so serious but in the end he just wanted to make sure Justice was Served. I'm saddened that yet another young officer has been taken away but am glad Mark is No longer in Pain and will now be with all that Protect us in this crazy world. You may be gone but you have impacted so many you can NEVER be forgotten.

February 13, 2013

I am so sorry to hear this. My sympathy to the family. Rest in peace. Mike Snyder

February 13, 2013

Lisa,
So sorry for your loss.
Your former Alleghany Avenue neighbor, Fred Pfisterer

Sharon Shrader

February 12, 2013

Lisa, I've been thinking about the two of you and I'm so sorry to read of Mark's passing. He was such a sweet man. God bless you and your family.

Sharon Shrader UVA Health System

Susan Blanton

February 12, 2013

So very sorry. Thinking of you with love and sympathy.

Ken Slack

February 12, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Lisa and all of Mark's loved ones, including those of you at the department. I'm sorry for your loss.

Deborah Lane

February 12, 2013

Mark was an outstanding young man and truly devoted to his profession. My heart goes out to his family and to his loving wife.

Luanne Goodloe

February 12, 2013

Our Deepest Sympathies go out to you and your family! You are in our prayers.
Luanne, George, Miles and Elizabeth Goodloe

Dennis & Wanda Losh

February 12, 2013

Bicky and family... We are so sorry to hear about Mark passing. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all...

amy donovan

February 12, 2013

I never had the privilege of meeting Sgt. Diehl but my daughter always had such good things to say about him. He will be missed Im sure by all that knew and loved him. My prayers go out to the family and friends and I hope god helps you find some peace and light in these dark days.

John & Elaine McNeary

February 12, 2013

To the Diehl family,

Our hearts go out to you at this time of loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

February 12, 2013

Lisa,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am honored to have been able to know him and work with him. God Bless you Lisa!
Nenita Cromer

Carol Blair

February 12, 2013

Lisa,
I am so sorry. Your devotion to Mark was an inspiration to so many folks. You are in my prayers during this very difficult time. Love you,

Daphne Knick-Grimm

February 12, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Becky Williams

February 12, 2013

Lisa,
My heart is hurting for you in the loss of Mark - your soul mate and best friend. You will forever be in our prayers.

Steven Cason

February 12, 2013

Mark was an awesome Sgt. and an even better man. I'm glad that I got to work along side of one of Staunton's finest. You will be missed!

Brian and Kathy Jenkins

February 12, 2013

"Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it."

God bless you, Lisa and your family. You will be missed Senshi

Rachel Frye

February 12, 2013

Lisa, my heart goes out to you, your family and friends during this difficult time. Mark was such a fun, caring person. I'm blessed to have known him. I pray God will give you the strength you need.

Nancy Bowman

February 12, 2013

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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