Emma Diehl Obituary

November 10, 1926 ~ April 23, 2008. Jane Diehl, age 81, passed away April 23rd, 2008 in Colorado Springs. She was born in Philadelphia on 10 November 1926 to George and Lily Reitz. Jane married the Captain Arthur F. Diehl, Jr. on 8 October 1949, enjoying a memorable and happy Air Force life highlighted by moving to Colorado Springs in 1973. Lt Col (ret) Arthur Diehl preceded her in death in 1980. She is survived by her children, Nancy McGraw and her husband Rick of Springboro, Ohio and Chip Diehl (and wife Mary Lou) of Tampa, Florida. She also survived by five grandchildren She also survived by five grandchildren, all of whom greatly miss her. Jane's life was characterized by endless love of her family and a warm embrace of all those she met. Jane so enjoyed her childhood growing up in Sunbury, PA and her early adulthood in Philadelphia that she traveled there almost every summer. She cherished her volunteer work with the Red Cross, serving at every base they lived for over 50 years - serving with her friends at the Academy Hospital up to the day she passed away. She also loved her Cadets - her husband and herself were sponsors to countless Cadets, who continues to call, write or take her dinner when in the Springs. Jane could not love her family enough - each and every day enjoying her Grandchildren - Becky, Ryan, Justin his wife Valerie, Brandon and his wife Cassie, and Cameron. She was a special "Mom Mom" to them - who loved her so much. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, on Monday 5, 2008, at the United States Air Force Academy Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jane's memory to the U.S. Air Force Academy Association of Graduates.