Richard G. Diedrick

Diedrick, Richard
Appleton

Richard G. “Dick” Diedrick, 59, passed away Friday, August 12, 2005, in Little Chute. Dick was born February 15, 1946, in Kaukauna, the son of Mary (Weyenberg) Diedrick, of Appleton, and the late Woodrow Diedrick.
The Diedricks were lifelong residents of Appleton, and Dick was a 1964 graduate of Appleton West High School. While in high school, Dick delivered milk for a couple of local dairies, and after graduation, enlisted in the United States Army Reserves. Dick was united in marriage to Duanna “Dee” Kleditz on August 15, 1970, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Appleton. He was a longtime employee with the City of Appleton for 36 years, beginning in 1969 until the time of his passing.
Dick and Dee both served in the Army Reserves for over 20 years, and they were active with the Family Support Group for the reservist’s families. He was a member of the American Legion Post 258 in Little Chute. He enjoyed playing cards and deer hunting every year.

Survivors include his mother, Mary; his wife, Duanna; two sons, Clifford Diedrick and Casey Diedrick, both of Appleton; two brothers, James P. (Darlene) Diedrick, of Appleton, and Mark P. (Kim) Diedrick, of Combined Locks; a sister, Nancy (Tom) Baehnman, of Appleton; a sister-in-law, Cindy Diedrick, of Appleton; a brother-in-law, Erich Carl (Maureen) Kleditz, of Scandinavia, Wis.; and twelve nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, David.

Funeral services for Dick will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2005, at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 North Superior Street, with Deacon Bill Burke officiating. Military honors will follow. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday until the time of services at the funeral home. A memorial fund is being established.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 920-739-1231
www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com