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In Loving Memory of
HENRY E. DIECKMAN Kansas City, Missouri
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In Loving Memory of
HENRY E. DIECKMAN Kansas City, Missouri
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b. Nov 20, 1921 d. April 6, 2005
Henry was the only child of Edward & Esther Dieckman of Napoleon, MO as his twin brother died as an infant. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1939, and went to college in Fayette, MO for 2 years. He then entered the US Army; serving in the New Guinea-South Philippines during the Asiatic-Pacific theatre campaign. He was awarded 3 bronze medals, and the good conduct medal. He is survived by his wife Lorene; daughters: Linda Sutherland, Ruth Dieckman, & Carol Henneberg; son Jim Dieckman; son-in-law Mark Henneberg; daughter-in-law Linda Dieckman; grandchildren: Michael Sutherland, Sean Montes; Jeannie & Michael Ray; George & Tara Sutherland; Nicholas Sutherland. Elissa Dieckman; Stephen Henneberg; and Andrew Henneberg; a step grand- son Nick Robinson; and 2 step great-grand children Chelsea and Alex. He was anxiously anticipating the birth of his first great granddaughter Ella Marie, due on his 58th wedding anniversary. |
Henry
&
Lorene
grew
up
together
in
Napoleon,
MO;
a
small
town
on
the
Missouri
river.
Although,
they
were
raised
in
the
same
town
and
church,
they
didn't
know
each
other
in
school
and
church.
The Youth group at church started to show their "support for the troops" during the war. Some 60 plus years ago, a young girl "Lorene" started writing to this lonely soldier boy in the South Pacific. When the war finally ended, Henry returned home, and found that "this little girl" had grown up and was now a sweet young lady. They started dating and, on June 26, 1947, were married and shared nearly 58 years of Holy matrimony. After serving his country, he attended MU for a short time. He then began his 42 year career with Cook Paint & Varnish Co., retiring in 1989. Henry was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He was a true "family man". In 1955, when Northminster Presbyterian church was founded, they recognized the need for a place to worship God and help build His church in the Northland. They joined others to become charter members. Henry subsequently served as Sunday School superintendent , Deacon, and Elder. Henry was very active in the Men's group of the church as well as the JOY Group and Family Night. He frequently telephoned members of the Men's group to remind them of scheduled breakfast meetings. He was also active in Boy Scouts, becoming honorary \warrior, the same summer his son Jim made warrior, in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. His Indian name was "Big Swift Running Gray Pinto". He had many health challenges and problems through the years. But, he never lost his sense of humor and he never gave up to discouragement. His motto was "Never give up". His leg was crushed between two autos in 1968. There was a terrible ice storm and Henry's car slid into the back of another car. A third car hit the back of Henry's car while Henry and the other driver were assessing the damage to the first car. Henry's legs were severely injured. Doctors wanted to "cut off " his leg. Another doctor said he would always wear a brace. He would need crutches reported another, or use a cane. But, Henry was stubborn and never gave up.
Henry has gone to his eternal rest but he will be sorely missed by his loving family, his church, and his many friends. |
This page lovingly dedicated to the memory of our friend
Henry E. Dieckman
by the Men's Breakfast Group of
Northminster Presbyterian Church