Dean B. Diederich Obituary
The memory of Dean B. Diederich of Greenleaf, Kansas, who passed away on December 18, 2024 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dean B. Diederich to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his son Brian Diederich; his parents, Ben and Vivian; and his siblings, Colette Huerter and Denny Diederich.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Ellen of Michael's Catholic Church; his great grandchildren, Marie Bruna (Alan, family: Matt Bruna, Weston), Gwen, Sawyer, Isla, Ben Bruna (Cheryl), Gracie, Jack, Kate, Brooks, Emily Dragastin (Justin), Max, Dean, Lyla, Louie, Leo, Tyler Bruna (Cami), Parker, Walker, Charlie, Boone, Anthony Bruna, Alex Bruna (Jenna), Eva, Beckham, Claire Blumer (Dave), Sophia, Bella, Andrew Bruna, Will Bruna (Maggie), Carter Bruna, Anne Bruna (Andy, family: Derek Bruna, Drew), Lilly, Ellie, Kip, Joey, Brett Bruna (Becky), Chase, Cooper, Cole, Creighton, Caylee, Collins, Carsyn, Andrea Blumer (Jeff), Blake, Reid, Hayes, Olivia, Briana Jensen (Cory), Ellis, Cam, Emmy, Andie, Allison Nagely (Jacob), Jase, Quinn, Luke, Lucy, Mark Diederich (Evelyn, family: LeaAnne Huffman, Mary Claire), Maggie, McCoy, Ryan, Aaron Diederich (Sydney), Macklynn, Holt, Huntleigh, Creed, Kevin, Beth Bruning (Greg, family: Danny, Sam Bruning, Luke, Joe), Greg Diederich (Brenda, family: Caleb Diederich, Mason, Avery Jo), Jerod Diederich (Mandi), Palmer, Ethan Diederich (Tiffany), Wesley, Peter, Thomas, Austin Diederich (Paige), Elise Snapp (Paul, family: Katherine, Aubrey, Clarise, Emma), Carolyn Dalton (Tim, family: Dean, Anna, Ellen, James, Vivian, Colette, Everett), David Diederich and Jeanette Schiffelbein (Tyler, family: Charlotte, Celia, Rose); and his siblings, Jeanine Hummel, Marcia Newcomer, Carol Lyon, Paul Diederich, Bernie Cole, Marilyn Kramer and Dee Wieden. He is also survived by 9 children, 42 grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Calendar St. John's Catholic Church (100 Church St, Hanover, KS 66945). A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Catholic Cemetery.
In remembrance of Dean's life, a memorial fund has been established with the Kimeo Cemetery Association and Covenant House. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the fund and sent in care of the Hanover Mortuary, c/o Kinsley Mortuary, P.O. Box 147, Marysville, KS 66508.
