Rex Diehl Obituary
Born February 27, 1952, in Bedford, he was the son of Frederick and Betty (McDermed) Diehl. He married Brenda Kay Henderson on August 18, 1979, and she survives.
Rex was a 1970 graduate of Needmore High School. He worked at General Motors for 11 years and later was self-employed as a carpenter. Rex was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving as an E3 Airman First Class. He enjoyed playing poker, fishing, watching football, and watching NASCAR; especially Chase Briscoe. Rex loved being with his family and taking trips to Tennessee, and cherished his grandkids. He attended Woodville Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Brenda Kay Diehl of Mitchell; children, Jennifer Diehl of Bedford, Amanda Diehl of Mitchell, Laci (Joshua) Diehl-Mullis of Mitchell, Paul Diehl of Middletown, and Kevin Diehl of Campbellsburg; grandchildren, Stephan, Garret, Chandler, Brody, Kia, Shaley, Alissia, Jenna, MaCayla, Kaleigh, and Elsie Rose; and great-grandchildren, Kaycen, Ellie, and Wrenly.
His parents and siblings, Rebecca Miller, Debra "Pickle" Reuter, and Harold Diehl, preceded him in death.
Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 17, at Mitchell Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107. Per Rex's request, there will be a private family visitation.
Memorial Contributions: Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services, 219 Sycamore Drive, Bedford, IN 47421
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