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Daniel H. Diehl  
Daniel Henry Diehl, 63, died December 4, 2017. Born October 27, 1954, in Killeen, TX to Ralph and Genevieve Diehl, Dan grew up in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia and lived most of his adult life in Woodbridge, VA. Dan was a talented musician, playing saxophone in Beckley, WV in the band Natural High. Dan was an avid reader and loving father and grandfather. He retired from Verizon after 19 years as a cable splicer. He was preceded in death by his life partner, Jenna Davis, and his parents. Dan is survived by his son, Joseph Davis-Diehl, Joseph's wife, Jaline, and Dan's grandson, Jack. Dan is also survived by his brother, Jeff, Jeff's wife, Donna, his brother, Nic, Nic's wife, Layne, his sister, Sally Parsons, Sally's husband, Ernie and seven nieces and nephews who loved him very much. A celebration of his life was held on December 15 at 3 p.m. at Colony Club in Washington, DC. Donations to the Capital Area Food Bank are encouraged in lieu of flowers

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 16, 2017.

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Meg

December 26, 2017

I send my deepest condolences to the family as your endure this difficult time. Please rest assured that the God of All Comfort will be with you and your family.

Romans 15:33

December 16, 2017

You have my deepest sympathy. May God give you peace and strength to keep you going during this difficult time.

N. S.

December 16, 2017

December 16,2017

Sincere condolences Diehl family. Losing a loved one in death is very painful, our Heavenly Father feels your pain too. He will comfort and strengthen you as you mourn your loss. Psalm 94:17-19

A. S.

December 16, 2017

Condolences to the family, may the Almighty God sustain you at this time of such great loss.

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