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Herbert Theodore "Ted" Diekemper Jr.

FUNERAL HOME

Jay B. Smith Funeral Homes, LLC. - Fenton

777 Oakwood Drive (at Hwy 141)

Fenton, Missouri

Herbert Diekemper Obituary

Diekemper, Herbert Theodore "Ted", Jr.

Friday, June 4, 2021, fortified with last rites of the Catholic Church in the presence of his family and welcomed into the loving arms of his late father, mother, and sister.

Preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Sr. and Bernadine, and sister Kathy Bauer. Cherished fiance' of Jill Milstein; loving father of Max, Emily, Jake, and Eve Diekemper; beloved brother of Bitsy (Sal) Tocco, Margie Diekemper (David Harris), Chris (Bill) Wiley, Rick Diekemper, Chuck (Ann) Diekemper, Laurie Diekemper, Nancy (Tom) Caruso, Karen (Jeff) Torrence, Ken (Shannon) Diekemper, and Dan (Sherry) Diekemper. He will be remembered by many nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends, especially his weekly golf and breakfast buddies.

Services: Visitation, Tues., June 8, 2021, 1-8:00 p.m., with 6:00 p.m. friends and family remembrance at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, 777 Oakwood Dr., Fenton, MO 63026. Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Mon., June 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Legal Services of Eastern Missouri or to a charity of your choice.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jun. 6, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Diekemper

14 Entries

Roger

May 30, 2025

On this anniversary of his passing, I think of Herbie and smile with treasured memories of a great guy! RIP, Herbie!

Roger Yanko

June 3, 2024

Amidst all the issues and news of today´s troubling times, the mention and thought´s of Herbie brings a smile to my face. Herbie, you are forever missed and remembered! God bless the Diekemper family.

Roger Yanko

Denny Clancy

May 30, 2024

I have a new friend down here in Guanajuato and his arrival has given this old guy the "goose" that my brain needs to wander back to my "first" Herb. Herbie, actually. What a great return on our friendship. We cannot have him back in the flesh but we get to smile, laugh, and remember him for all of the things he was. With the things that are going on in our country today, ......I wish that Herb and I could share are thoughts and plans to try to make the world "a better place". We did that for awhile when we reconnected. Hello to Jill and all of the Diekemper's from the Clancy's. My email is [email protected] if any of you would like to stay in touch.

Roger Yanko

May 30, 2023

We leave behind another year since Herbie´s passing, but we will always carry forward our fond memories of Herbie´s kind, and happy nature, and his true and warm friendship. My prayers go out to all of Herbie´s family and friends. RIP, Herbie.

Roger Yanko

May 31, 2022

Thoughts and prayers go out for all of Herbie´s family and many friends who miss and remember our dear brother in Christ, and celebrate his life on the approaching anniversary of his passing. We are comforted and consoled knowing Herbie now rests in peace with our Lord and Savior.

Denny Clancy

May 30, 2022

I cannot count the number of times that I have thought of Herb/Ted since his passing. My mind goes to all of the "what ifs" and then I move on. I miss him. After his passing I got to reconnect with Margie and walked down memory lane for about an hour on the phone. Hello and condolences to Jill and all of the Diekemper's as I know they are still dealing with this loss. He is still with us and his kindness, and sense of humor, mixed with a desire to make things better for all of us------lives on. Flash back to the Diekempers well worn back yard---Let's Play one thousand-----eat your heart out Ernie Banks.

Joan Burgess

June 10, 2021

I never met you Ted but I worked with your mother at Normandy Bank. She talked all the time about you kids and how proud of you all she was. I was in my 20s during that time (1976-1979) and she helped me alot while teaching me about the safe deposit boxes. I miss Bea. You must have been a wonderful son because you had such wonderful parents!

Mike Kelly

June 7, 2021

Sympathy and prayers for Herb and for his family. Herb is in God´s hands and hopefully his family can be comforted that he is in heaven. One of the many good guys from the McBride "family". RIP Herbie.

Denny Clancy

June 7, 2021

Herb, Herbie, Herby, Ted, Teddy, The Toe,...when you called him, he was always there,....a friend for all seasons. With Greg and Bob Hanson in the Legion lot or in his families well-worn backyard,...we played, and played, and played. His Dad was usually at work (except when he was coaching), but his Mom was like a Mom to every kid that crossed her path. Herb/Ted and I reconnected a couple of years back and it was like we had never been apart. I found out about his being "The Toe" at McBride High from Bob Morely, one of his classmates. We met Jill and had a great evening, double-dating fifty years later. I am so sorry for all of you who are left behind. Through my tears, I will do my best to remember his rock-solid goodness, his smile, and how that boy/man could laugh. He will always be with us, please send me the memories you all shared. Love to all of you who loved him.

Barb Schmidt Schlueter

June 6, 2021

I am so saddened to hear of Herbie's death. I have so many wonderful memories of being at your house in Pine Lawn. Kathy will forever be in my prayers and in my heart. Love to you all!

Joyce Kramer

June 6, 2021

Ted fully lived every moment of his life. So sad to hear of his passing.

Rev William J Baier

June 6, 2021

I was truly saddened to hear that Herbie/Ted had died. I remember the school years at St Paul the Apostle. The card playing our Families did. I´ll add Herb/Ted to my prayer list along side Herb, Bernardine, and Kathy Bauer, who I pray for daily. You all have my sympathy!

Cheryl Bruns Duncan RK 67

June 6, 2021

Margie,
I am sending prayers for your family at this sad time. God bless you all.

Roger Yanko

June 5, 2021

Hearing of Herbie´s passing was very saddening to me. Herbie was always one of the first guys that would come to my mind when I reminisced about my high school days at McBride. I was from the far Southside StL area, so I was not a close friend to Herbie., We just had that special school-time friendship that was so unique to McBride! And Herbie always offered a friendly welcoming smile when I saw him. Herbie was a humble person, but to me, he will always be McBride´s own, "Lou the toe, Grozo! And, I will always remember seeing him at our first McBride 69er reunion, and being so surprised at how much he grew after graduating from high school. We talked for quite a while at that reunion, and at every other occasion we both attended. Herbie, you were a really nice guy. The world needs more nice guys like you. You will be missed! May God rest your soul!

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