William Edward Diehl's obituary , Passed away on May 30, 2021 in Allentown, Pennsylvania

William Edward Diehl

February 5, 1925 - May 30, 2021 (96 years old)

Allentown, Pennsylvania

William Edward Diehl's obituary , Passed away on May 30, 2021 in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Inc

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William Edward Diehl

February 5, 1925 - May 30, 2021 (96 years old)

Allentown, Pennsylvania

William Edward Diehl Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 30, 2021 we had to say goodbye to William Edward Diehl (Allentown, Pennsylvania). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Hilda Diehl (Yellis) and Henry Diehl; his wife Judith Ruhe Diehl (Augsburg Books); and his grandchildren, Brendan Rackley and Rebecca Geballe.

He is survived by: his children, Shelley Geballe (Gordon) of Branford, Connecticut, William A. Diehl (Jeanne Birdsall) of Northampton, MA, Georgia Rackley of Enola, PA and Jennifer Welborn (Carlos Gradil) of Amherst, MA.; his grandchildren, Joshua (Allison), Benjamin (Rachel), Daniel Geballe (Linda), David (Allison), Amy Diehl (Tim Carlson), Nicholas Rackley (Laura), Kelsey and Jesse Welborn; and his great grandchildren, William, Kaylee, Shai, Avi, Micah, Ezra, Mealea, Oscar, Edward, Quinn, Elliott and Henry.

Because of continuing COVID restrictions, his children will gather for a private service and then hold a memorial celebration of Bill's life by family and friends later.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the William E. and Judith Ruhe Diehl Scholarship Fund at Muhlenberg College 2400 Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18014-5586].

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Inc



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