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John Diedrich Obituary
John was born in Saint Cloud, Minnesota on February 16, 1948 to Georgia and E. John Diedrich. He graduated from J.K. Mullen High School and received a scholarship to play football for Wyoming. John graduated from The University of Northern Colorado in 1970 with a degree in finance. Soon after he started a career in banking that would span over 40 years.
In July of 1971, John married Viann A. Heesacker, the love of his life. Together, John and Viann had seven children, and they dedicated their lives to raising them well. John will be remembered as a principled, quiet, selfless man who without pause gave to others--his time, his muscle, his fondness--and will missed by all who knew and loved him. John is survived by his wife, Viann Diedrich; his seven children, Jeff Diedrich (Jill Lemon), James Diedrich (Colleen), Julie Mannering (Scott), Joe Diedrich (Mar), Jonathan Diedrich, Jordan Diedrich (Amanda) and Jenna Todd (David). Others include 12 grandchildren (Tori Mannering, Meghan Mannering, Kayleigh Mannering, Jack Lemon, Ava Diedrich, A.J. Mannering, Elijah Lemon, Ian Diedrich, Elle Jo Diedrich, Cal Joe Diedrich, Trenton Mannering), with one on the way (Asher Todd); two brothers, Dan Diedrich and Paul Diedrich; and a sister, Gigi Lythgoe. John is preceded in death by his father, E. John Diedrich; his mother, Georgia Diedrich, brother, Tad Diedrich, granddaughter, infant baby Grace, maternal grandparents, George A & Veronica Miller Schmid and paternal grandparents, EJ Diedrich & Helen Lehner Diedrich.
John's funeral Mass was held Tuesday, November 22 at Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church.
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Jean Babel
December 8, 2016
The Babel Family will miss John, he always was doing something for us. He would book rooms for us, make us breakfast, drive us in the awful traffic and so many more things. He was nice to us when we knew he was stressed, if we could only be able to do that. We lost a very good brother-in -law, life will not be the same. Missing you,
Jim, Jean, Derek, Beth, Katrina and Brittany
Bob Reddy
December 7, 2016
Mr. Diedrich was the dad of my 2nd family given the amount of time I spent at his house hanging out with his son Jeff. He was a great man, always made time for his kids, and he and Mrs. Diedrich treated me as one of their own. I remember early morning paper routes, sports on non-stop, "Old Parochs" basketball games where he played, and many more memories. Reflecting back, the Diedrich family has had a big influence in my life, and for that I am ever grateful. My condolences go out to the family and friends, he will be missed.
Amy, Jerry, Luke, Clay, and Sara Warner
December 7, 2016
To all my Diedrich cousins, you are some of the best people ever!! I have many fond memories of my cousin, John who was such a kind soul. We will never forget when John, Viann, Jordan, and Jenna came to AZ to visit. It was a great time hiking, BBQing and cruizing around in the sand buggy through our desert...what great memories! We also have many unforgettable times on our visits to Aurora and Peyton. The last time spent with John was this October 17th for a a two hour visit/lunch at his sister Gigi's... special memories. Over the years I've done some Diedrich bragging, being able to recite John and Viann's 7 J's in order and proud at the job they did instilling in their children the morals and values that they were raised with. John was a wonderful husband and father! He will be missed by all of us who were fortunate to have known him. In our hearts, we find comfort in believing John is up in the heavens above playing rounds of golf with the good Lord, Tad, Uncle Johnnie and Aunt Georgia and being loved by the rest of the family and friends he now resides with. God Bless you all.
Brittany Bader
December 6, 2016
We all loved John so much! The entire Diedrich family is truly an amazing, wholesome family. We love all of you.
Jeff Diedrich
December 6, 2016
Dad, I miss you. As a banker your greatest investment had nothing to do with money; it was us, your kids. And because of your investment we inherited the virtues you instilled in us. We were fortunate to have you as our dad.
Lori Brown
December 6, 2016
I am so honored that I had the chance to meet Mr. Diedrich. It was clear from the short time I spent with him that he was a kind man, that put his family first.
Jackie Gates
December 6, 2016
I am so sorry this happened. My thoughts are with you.
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