Diehl, Michael "Donkey"

Michael E. "Donkey" Diehl, age 46 of Larsen, passed away suddenly early Friday, November 25, 2016. He was born in Neenah to Daniel and Christine (Cross) Diehl on May 13, 1970 and is married to Sherry (Wellhoefer).

Michael was a graduate of Winneconne High School and had worked at Bemis for many years. He was also a volunteer firefighter for the Clayton-Winchester and Boom Bay Fire Departments, where he was instrumental in the purchase of an air boat for ice rescues. Michael loved to hunt and fish, but his greatest joy was making people laugh. He had a love of life that kept a lot of people going. He had a great gift of helping and caring for others and was an amazing listener. He was so well loved and had so many friends who will miss him dearly.

Michael will be missed by his wife, Sherry; his children: Jacob (girlfriend Becca), and Nicholas Diehl, and Julie and Brad Harvath; his parents, Daniel and Christine Diehl; and Sherry's parents, Vic and Connie Wellhoefer. He is further survived by his grandmother, Patricia Diehl; his sister-in-law, Paula (Paul) Wellhoefer; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Russell and Bernice Cross, and paternal grandfather, Robert Diehl.

A memorial service for Michael will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until the hour of service.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

Westgor Funeral Home

205 W. Doty Ave.

Neenah 722-7151

Online Condolences:

www.westgorfuneralhomes.com

Mike, you are my soul mate, and I will always love you… ~Sherry

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Nov. 27, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Diehl

Sponsored by Westgor Funeral Home - Neenah.

35 Entries

M Potter

December 5, 2016

I remember when Mike was golfing in an outing when he worked at Banner Packaging and he wore a kilt. Never one to take himself seriously and just a wonderful guy. He will be missed by a lot of us and our prayers go out to Sherry and his family. RIP Donkey you nut.

Karie Dahl

December 4, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss Sherry. I like many others worked with Mike and was grateful to have had him as a friend.....a true friend! When I found the need to laugh, Mike was the go to person for me. He always knew the right things to say to make things not look so bad. Heaven is lucky to have you Mike. God bless all of you

B.J. Dahl

December 4, 2016

Sherry, although I didn't know Mike I'm sure he was an amazing man. I can assure you he will be watching over you and your kids forever. May he Rest In Peace and may you all know he will live in your hearts forever.

Arnie Jones

December 1, 2016

I had the honor and pleasure of working with Mike for many years. His humorous, gentle nature and genuine kindness set him apart and always made him a joy to be around. He was a generous man with a big heart. My sincere condolences to all his family.

November 30, 2016

Sherry-
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your soul mate... may you and your children find peace.

Mary (Sarnowski) Abba

Betty Wellhoefer Hill

November 29, 2016

Dear Sherry, We are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your husband Michael. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Your Cousins, Walter Wellhoefer, Betty Wellhoefer Hill, Ed & Ethan Hill

Mark & Kathy Mischler

November 29, 2016

Sad...We'll miss that smile that was as big as his heart for life was. My heart breaks for Sherry, Dan & Chris & family and all his friends!! RIP special man.

Betty Lamers

November 29, 2016

Chris and Dan, I am so sorry about Michael. I have been praying for Michael and your entire family for God to give you strength during this most difficult time.

Scott Peterson

November 29, 2016

I always enjoyed talking with him when I worked with him my prayers are with you all.

November 28, 2016

Dear Chris & Dan, you are in our prayers and have our deepest sympathy.

Stan & Mary Bork

Terry and Karen Schreiber

November 28, 2016

We met Mike and Sherry shortly after Jake and Becca began to date. The plan was to spend a day of shopping at the Fox River Mall. Normally I would rather be dipped in boiling water than spend a day at the mall, but after the girls left to spend money, Mike and I talked hunting, fishing, and Packers, and by days end I knew I had made a friend for life. His infectious smile, his jovial personality, his concern for others became very obvious. We made lots of plans that day, I just wish he would have stuck around longer so we could have gotten to them. God bless Sherry, Family and also those of us who lost a great friend. The old adage "only the good die young" certainly applies here. It is obvious he was needed in heaven more than here on earth. We will miss you our friend.

Darrin Wroblewski

November 28, 2016

Life is difficult and those who make us laugh are angels. Wayne Trotman

I was always laughing when I was around Donkey.

November 28, 2016

Mikie, we will miss you going by in your beautiful black Hummer, with your big smile and wonderful wave. May God bless you & keep you in his care. Watch over your family! Lots of love, Pat & Dwayne.

Vicki Petrovich

November 28, 2016

So sorry for your loss. We will always remember his huge smile and are here in the hood if you need anything please just ask.

Stacey Bolen(Bucholtz)

November 28, 2016

So sorry to hear about the loss of Michael. Thinking of you and your family in this time. May he watch over you always. Rest in peace Michael.

Jody Bath

November 27, 2016

When you're on vacation and you get messages to call home, your heart pounds and you know it's not good. I honestly cannot even think of what Michael's face looks like without a smile on it. One of the nicest, most caring, funniest people ever. I never heard him complain, and every time I talked to him he truly listened. I am honored to be his cousin, and my heart is so sad for Sherry, Nick, Jake, and for my loving aunt Chris and uncle Dan. I love you, cousin Mike.

Lance Thern

November 27, 2016

Dan, Chris, and Sherry, sorry for your loss of you son and husband. He was a great person and great friend. Mike, you will be sorely missed. Keep that that infectious smile and personality we all love about you and spread it all around in heaven and we know you will be smiling down on us. Good bye my friend.

Jennifer Bartelme

November 27, 2016

Oh Mito,
I am lost. You and I have been connected at the heart for every one of our 46 years together as not only cousins, but as brother and sister.
I have few memories from childhood, teens or adulthood that are not somehow tied to you. My heart is broken, and I don't know how to comprehend this. You mean more to me than I can ever explain.
It's truly heartwarming to see photos and read posts and hear stories from so many people that clearly also love you very much! You will live on in the hearts of so many. Rest in Heavenly and pain-free peace, my love.
Rah-Rah.

Mario Rivas

November 27, 2016

Heart is filled with sadness as we lost a great friend and family member. I am so glad to have known Mike, loved fishing and spending time with him as I know many have. R.I.P Mike.

Love,
BIG MAR

Justin Schiedermayer

November 27, 2016

I had the best weekend that I can remember for a long long time with Mike a short time ago this year. Him Mario Dan and I were having a great time fishing and staying out until 3am by the fire. I talked to him about regretting not being closer with him and Dan and all those guys while they were fishing and hunting and just hanging out. I talked with him about starting to visit more this upcoming summer so we could start fishing together and hanging out because whenever he's around he just makes everyone happy including me. It's impossible not to smile around that guy, I hate that I'll never get the chance to know you more but hopefully someday I'll see you again. I love you Mike.

Don Kloepfel

November 27, 2016

Rocky and Chris, so very sorry for the loss of your son Michael. Keeping you all in are thoughts and prayers .

Bill and Judy Ludvigsen and family

November 27, 2016

Our condolences to the Diehl and Harvath families on the passing of Mike, always a smile on his face and a few words to say, great man, he will be missed by the many that knew him, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Always friends Bill, Judy and family. RIP MIKE.....

Janet ( Jim) Heiman

November 27, 2016

Dan and Chris, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. May angels wrap thier wings around you and your family today and always.

Keely Merckx

November 27, 2016

Heaven is a lot jollier, brighter and funnier now. I think I, and anyone who was blessed enough to know Michael E Diehl, will never be able to fill the giant void this leaves in our lives and in our hearts. But if we all live out each day of our lives like Mike did, his memory will live on forever. Be kind, laugh until you cry, love unconditionally and never stop smiling.

I love you, Mito. I know you'll still be with me every time I get out in the woods or out on the lake. ❤

Helena Jacyno

November 27, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers to the family. Mikey will be missed!

Janet Jakubek

November 27, 2016

Dan & Chris,

I am so very sorry to hear about Mike. I had the pleasure of meeting him when I was an insurance agent. He had a smile that was endless and a personality to match. God be with you during this very difficult time. Your family will be in my prayers.
Janet Jakubek

Eric Fryman

November 26, 2016

Mike.....you truly are " one of the good guys"! You are the most kind-hearted, generous soul that I have ever met. I don't think that there was one time that we hung out or got together that didn't involve laughter and fun. I was always amazed by your passion for life and love for your family! You brought a lot of happiness to many, many people....and you will truly be missed.....and certainly NEVER forgotten! Rest in peace brother! And Sherry......know that he will ALWAYS be looking down upon you with love and fond memories!!!!

Becky Kuglin

November 26, 2016

I so sorry for your loss...Mike was a great guy. I will never forget all of the fun times we had!

Brad Biggar

November 26, 2016

You were one of the greatest people I ever knew Michael. May you rest in peace.

Laura Knudsen

November 26, 2016

So sorry Sherry and Mike's family for your loss! Thoughts and prayers for your family.

Kevin Alksnis

November 26, 2016

You will always be with us

Kris Barr

November 26, 2016

You have been more than a friend to our family. You've grown into a brother to my husband a huge influence in the lives of our sons Zach and Chippy mostly at deer camp, teaching them what it means to be a good man. Rest well sweet Mike. You were so well loved, and will be sorely missed.

Amanda Haack (Diehl)

November 26, 2016

Forever in our hearts Michael! Your big infectious smiles along with those awesome bear hugs will be missed!!!

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