Joseph B. Diekemper
December 25, 2019
Joseph B. Diekemper, 71, devoted husband of 49 years, father of four and grandfather of fifteen, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Rosary, 7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 29; Funeral Mass, 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 30, both at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Joe was a devout member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, the former Vice President of Bruenger Trucking and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska, and served with the United States Army during the Vietnam era. Preceded in death by parents, Gertrude and Joseph Diekemper, Jr.; brothers, Alfred Diekemper, and infant twin brothers; brothers-in-law, Edmund Hagedorn and Bernard Hagedorn, and nephew, David Hagedorn. Survivors, wife, Patricia; daughters, Jean (Mike) Hoyt of Olathe, Jill (Jimmy) Allen of Wichita, Julie (Cliff) Johnson of Olathe; son, Joseph Diekemper of Wichita; sisters, Joan Hagedorn and Roberta Hagedorn; brother, Leo (Joey) Diekemper all of West Point, NE; grandchildren, Bailey, Brianna, Andrew, Mackenzie and Mia Hoyt of Olathe, Jakob, Josie and Jadyn Allen, Julia, Joseph, Jillian and Penelope Diekemper all of Wichita, Kylie, Brooklyn and Emma Johnson of Olathe, and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial to St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 3642 N. Ridge Rd., Wichita, KS 67205. Downing & Lahey West.
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Rest Joseph, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation.
Jill, Jimmy, and the entire Diekemper family: I wanted to offer my deepest sympathies for your loss. Joe was a fine man that I was privileged enough to get to know over the last 20 plus years. More than once he managed to contain the competitive nature of Jimmy and I on the golf course. He always made me feel like a part of his extended family and that I will truly miss. God bless everyone and know Joe is in a better place. Matt & Michelle Allen
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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Julie and family, I send my condolences to you and your family for the lost of your special father. May God provide you all with strength and peace during this trying time 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. You are in my prayers. Love you dearly, Theresa and family!
Dear Jill & family, My sincere condolences to all of you upon the loss of your father/grandfather. May prayers for peace, strength, comfort & love surround you. Deborah Bischoff
Our deepest condolences to you all at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Steve and Nicole Bornhorst
My thoughts are with the Diekemper family today as I reflect back in the day as they always welcomed me into their home. Pat with her infectious smile, Jean, Jill , Joe and Julie running about with their crazy lives, and then there was big Joe, laid back , taking Saturday afternoons naps (which I never understood until now) and overall watching his well oiled machine of a family come together. We can all look up to Joe as an example to follow due to his dedication to God, family and country ,especially in Vietnam. Today I salute you Joe, one Veteran to another. Until we all meet again! Blessings
Pat and Family, So sorry for your loss of your devoted husband, Dad and grandfather. May the memories of Joe stay in your heart and continue to make you smile for the legacy he left here on this beautiful earth. Our heart felt condolences to you and your family.
May the Lord take into his Heavenly home and may you see Christ in all his glory. RIP Brother Raphael
Our condolences on this earthly passing of Joe. His reward to be with Jesus Christ our Savior is the comfort we know as a humble answer to his suffering of these last granted months. We will miss him and his gentle ways. God bless you & Family. Paul & Ladell K.
Thinking of you all and your family as you remember and celebrate the life of a great man, father and grandfather. Prayers with you all for peace.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.