Joseph J. Diedrich

Joseph J. Diedrich 86, of Hinckley, IL passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital in Sandwich, IL.  He was born July 18, 1935 in DeKalb, IL and was the son of William and Marie (Lawler) Diedrich.

Joseph graduated from DeKalb High School in 1954.  He joined the United States Army serving all of his time in Alaska.  Joseph married Therese Herrmann on June 25, 1966, at St. James Catholic Church in Lee, IL.

Joseph worked at Barber Greene and Caterpillar for 39 years and G.E. in DeKalb for two years.  He was a volunteer for the Hinckley Fire Dept. for 35 years earning the rank of Captain.  He served as Village President and Trustee for over 35 years in Hinckley.

Joseph was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb, and the American Legion in Hinckley Post 337.

Survivors include: wife Therese of Hinckley, IL, daughter; Karla (John) Piaro of Grafton, WI and Son; Douglas Diedrich of Nashville, TN.  Grandchildren; Sydney and Ryan Piaro of Grafton, WI and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters; Lucille Riordan and Patricia Lynch, and brothers; William, Charles, Edward, and Thomas.

Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 1:00pm at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Dean Russell officiating.  Burial with full military honors provided by the DeKalb American Legion Post #66 will be immediately following the Mass at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in DeKalb.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 12:00pm until the time of service.  In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date.

Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.