Diedrick, Richard J.

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• Obituary: 24 Apr 2009; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Richard J. Diedrick, Wrightstown, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, entered eternal life peacefully on his 75th birthday, April 23, at a local hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He is the son of the late George and Agnes (Coenen) Diedrick. Richard graduated from Freedom High School, and married his wife of 54 years, Helen Nelessen, on August 2, 1955. He was a machinist for Tuttle Press, later known as Hoffmaster, for 47 years, retiring in 1997.
Richard was an active and faithful member at St. Paul Catholic Church in Wrightstown, where he was a communion distributor, usher, involved in homebound ministry, and was a member of the Holy Name Society. He enjoyed playing softball, playing cards, bowling, breakfast with his buddies, going to his grandchildren's many activities, fixing things and making repairs for his family. He also enjoyed watching the Packers, Brewers, and Badgers play. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, all who have brought him so much pride and joy.
Richard will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Helen; seven children and their spouses: Dianne (Carl) Mooren, De Pere; Dorene (Ken) Schuster, Brillion; Daniel (Susan) Diedrick, Greenleaf; Dennis (Linda) Diedrick, Green Bay; David (Susan) Diedrick, De Pere; Dean (Sharon) Diedrick, Wrightstown; Duane (Diane) Diedrick, Wrightstown; twenty-two grandchildren: three great-grandchildren; one sister, Germaine (John) Green, Freedom; and one brother, Lawrence (Dolly) Diedrick, Combined Locks, WI; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Eugene (Bernice) Nelessen, Bob (Marion) Nelessen, Rita Nelessen, Millie (Gordy) Newhouse, Lorly (Gene) Van Camp, Dolly (Dale) Meulemans, Ceil Nelessen, Mary Kessler, and Art Vosters; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Antone and Sophia Nelessen; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Norbert Nelessen, Ruth (Len) VandeHey, Urb (Betty) Nelessen, Clarence Nelessen, Eunice (Bill) Vosters, Jim Nelessen, Arlene Nelessen, Marie (Ed) Vosters.
Family and friends may call Sunday, April 26, 2009, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Wrightstown, where a Parish Prayer Service will conclude the visitation. Visitation will continue on Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Monday at church. Entombment will be in Allouez Mausoleum. Cotter Funeral Home, Wrightstown, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Richard's name.
The family extends a warm thank you to the many caregivers at St. Vincent Hospital, and all the many family, friends and neighbors who have shown support and love throughout Richard's illness.

Richard married Nelessen, Helen M. (daughter of Nelessen, Anton and Lamers, Sophia) [Group Sheet]

Duane married Berken, Diane M. (daughter of Berken, Gerald Aloysius and Green, Verna M.) [Group Sheet]