John L. Diehr, 72, of Fremont, OH passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 14, 2015. He was born on April 6, 1942 in Fremont, the son of Loren and Doris (Shively) Diehr.
John served in the U.S. Army. He married Brenda Yarger on June 27, 1979 in Fremont and she survives.
John worked in the Maintenance Department at H.J. Heinz Company for forty years and retired in 2004. He enjoyed working on small engines. John was a good man, a hard worker and a wonderful father.
John is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Brenda Diehr, Fremont, OH; children, David Diehr, Kevin Diehr, Dustin Diehr and Erik Diehr, all of Fremont, OH; sister, Nila Censi, Bellevue, OH; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Robert “Bob” J. Diehr.
There will be no Services at this time.
Memorials can be made to Stein Hospice.
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Kenda Aldrich
So sorry to learn of John’s passing. He was a good man, and always willing to fix issues at Heinz.
R.I.P John.
Sympathies to the family.
Mike hoy
my condolences and prayers to the family. I remember the late night get together at there pool. Sorry for your lose Brenda.
Dale Frantz
So sorry to hear about John’s passing. He was a great guy and a good friend.
Marcia Dlugoleski Grine
Sorry Brenda and Family to hear of John’s passing. He was a good hard worker. When I needed to talk he was always there offering advise.
Brenda Coonrod
So very sorry to hear of John’s passing! My sincere condolences to the family.
Ballville EZ Shop
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this very difficult time.
Diane Diehr
So sorry to hear about John’s passing. My condolences to the whole family
MARY K.(BOO BOO) & KATHY BURKE
HELLO FROM FLORIDA BRENDA 😉
JUST A NOTE FROM THE WHOLE BURKE FAMILY 😉 TELLING YOU THAT WE ARE ALL THINKING AND PRAYING FOR YOU. WE LOVE YOU ……..
Cathy Shell
John was a good guy that I always enjoyed talking with at Heinz. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Please accept my sincere condolences on his passing.
Larry Wagner
Hi Brenda, Sorry to hear about John’s passing and sending my condolences to you & family
Connie Riehl
My sincere condolences to Brenda and the rest of John’s family. I enjoyed working with John over the years. He was a good, hard working man. May you find comfort in your memories of him.
Take care!