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Regina “Jeannie” Dieckman, age 91, of Sandy Mush, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.
A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna Mae Dieckman. Following a career with Mon-River Towing in Pittsburg, she was a server for 16 years at Dockside Seafood and Don’s Italian Restaurant. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church of Forest City, NC.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son James “Jim” Dieckman; daughter-in-law Sandra Dieckman; son-in-law Pete Greer; and granddaughters, Julia Hagan and Heidi Dieckman.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Christine Hagan (Doug) of Sandy Mush, Cindy Greer of Sandy Mush; numerous grandchildren and a large host of great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved immensely.
The funeral service will be conducted at noon on Thursday, September 18th at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Deacon Andy Cilone officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1251 US Highway 221A, Forest City, NC 28043

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