Robert J. Diffenauer Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 24, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Robert J. Diffenauer of Energy, Illinois, born in East Saint Louis, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert J. Diffenauer to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Diffenauer and Dorothy Diffenauer (Luebbers); his wife Rita Schrader of Teresa's Church; his sons, Robert Michael Diffenauer, Christopher Todd Diffenauer and Russell John Diffenauer; his granddaughter Darlene Marie Johnson (Wilson); and his sisters, Rebecca Diffenauer and Roxie Nordike (Diffenauer).
He is survived by: his daughter Robyn Lyn Diffenauer (Wilson); his son-in-law Grant Wilson; his granddaughter Daphne Christie Pribble (Tylar); his great grandchild Eliza; his granddaughter Rachel Elizabeth Lark (Travis); his great grandchild Terra; his grandson Robert Joseph Diffenauer; his grandson-in-law Lincoln Johnson; his great grandchildren, Josie and Hazel; his siblings, Ruth Ann Albers (Norbert), Rosemary Potts (Jim), Rita Jones and Ronnie Diffenauer; and his sisters-in-law, Retha Smith and Rebecca Stevenson. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 29th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Second Baptist Church - West Frankfort (1902 E Oak St, West Frankfort, IL 62896). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, October 29th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to the Second Baptist Church, West Frankfort, IL - C/O at MOP Mission on Purpose, to be used for continued mission trips or Hospice of Southern Illinois.
