Maria Diedrich Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 25, 2024, at the age of 76, Maria Diedrich in Cookeville, Tennessee passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Maria Diedrich to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Alfred A. Diedrich; her parents, Frederick Gustav and Maria Vockel Stark; and her son-in-law Paul Alexander Poligkeit III. She is survived by: her children, Janette Bernstein (Marc) of New Port Richey, FL, Alfred R. Diedrich (Tanya) of Temple, GA, Dawn Poligkeit (Nick Smith) of Cookeville, Peter J. Diedrich (Akane) of Brooklyn, NY and Wendy Baker (Ben) of Cookeville; her grandchildren, Jessica Bernstein, Kevin Bernstein, Desiree Merrell (Joe), Austin Diedrich (Lexii), Remy Diedrich, Natasha Price, Clayton Price (Ivie), Paul Poligkeit (Samantha), Brian Poligkeit, William Poligkeit (Makenna), Gregory Poligkeit, Hunter Smith, Skyler Baker (Alexis), Eli Baker and Allison Baker; her great grandchildren, Atticus, Marlow and Leilani; her siblings, Johanna Pastore (Jerry), Ruthie Olson (Jim) and Kristofer Stark (Mary Ellen); and her brother-in-law Ray Diedrich (Diane) of Cookeville.

The family request memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association.