- Diedrick, RichardRichard G. "Dick" Diedrick, 59, passed away Friday, August 12, 2005, in Li ttle Chute. Dick was born February 15, 1946, in Kaukauna, the son of Ma ry (Weyenberg) Diedrick, of Appleton, and the late Woodrow Diedrick. The D iedricks were lifelong residents of Appleton, and Dick was a 1964 gradua te of Appleton West High School. While in high school, Dick delivered mi lk for a couple of local dairies, and after graduation, enlisted in the Un ited States Army Reserves. Dick was united in marriage to Duanna "Dee" Kle ditz on August 15, 1970, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Appleton. He w as a longtime employee with the City of Appleton for 36 years, beginni ng in 1969 until the time of his passing. Dick and Dee both served in t he Army Reserves for over 20 years, and they were active with the Family S upport Group for the reservist's families. He was a member of the Americ an Legion Post 258 in Little Chute. He enjoyed playing cards and deer hunt ing every year.Survivors include his mother, Mary; his wife, Duanna; two sons, Clifford D iedrick and Casey Diedrick, both of Appleton; two brothers, James P. (Darl ene) Diedrick, of Appleton; and Mark P. (Kim) Diedrick, of Combined Lock s; a sister, Nancy (Tom) Baehnman, of Appleton; a sister-in-law, Cindy Die drick, of Appleton; a brother-in-law, Erich Carl (Maureen) Kleditz, of Sca ndinavia, Wisc.; 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, 20 05, at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 North Superior Street, with Deacon Bi ll Burke officiating. Military honors will follow.Friends may call from 4 p.m. Tuesday until the time of services at the fun eral home. A memorial fund is being established.
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231
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1946 - 2005 (59 years)
Education - High School
