William Diede

William Diede

October 14, 1915 - March 20, 2008

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William Diede, 92, Jamestown, ND, formerly of Streeter, ND died Thursday Morning, March 20, 2008 at Hi-Acres Manor in Jamestown, ND.

William Diede was born October 14, 1915 in Venturia, ND the son of William Diede, Sr. and Sarah (Giedt) Diede. He received his elementary education at the country school south of Streeter, ND, and grew to manhood in the vicinity where he helped on the family farm. He spent some time in the CCC Camp in Minnesota, and also worked 2 summers in the beet fields in Montana.

He and Ruth Schroeder were married March 20, 1944 at Napoleon, ND. They made their home on the Diede family farm near Streeter, ND and farmed until 1980. In 1990 they moved to Jamestown, ND. After his retirement they spent winters in Arizona. In the summers from 1980 to 1991 they worked for a produce farm in Wapato, WA.

He was a member of the Streeter Seventh-Day Adventist Church until 1991when he became a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Jamestown. He was also treasurer for the Ketterling School District for a number of years.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth, Jamestown, ND; 4 sons, Thomas (Nadeane) Diede, Cupertino, CA; LeRoy (Diana) Diede, Grass Valley, CA; Loren Lee (Dianna) Diede, Flora Vista, NM; Amos Joel (Darlene) Diede, Buchanan, ND; 6 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 3 step-great grandchildren; 1 brother, Elmer (Laverne) Diede, Jamestown, ND and 1 sister, Adeline Rowe, Santa Barbara, CA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers; 1 sister and 1 granddaughter.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday March 25, 2008 at Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Jamestown, ND with Pastor Darren Purdy, officiating.

Interment will be at the Gackle Cemetery in Gackle, ND.

Visitation: 9 - 9 Monday March 24, 2008 at the Haut Funeral Home in Jamestown

Prayer Service: Monday 7:00 PM at the Haut Funeral Home in Jamestown.

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Dan & Maggie Larson
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To my aunt Ruth, and cousins... My deepest sympathies go out to you for the loss of Bill. Our prayers are with you. -Dan & Maggie
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Maria Kasti
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Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My deepest sympathy to the family, specially to Ruth. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time. Love, Maria Kasti P.S. Miss working at Dakota Clinic and seeing you there.
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Marlene Hoffman Eichelberg
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It is always a shock to check into the Jamestown sun and find someone you knew so well and an old neighbor. Special hug to Ruth and to the boys, would love to hear from you. Trust in the Lord for the wonderful hope that you will be reunited once again. Marlene
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Betty [Flemmer] Welch
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It is so hard to hear of the passing of dear ones. My heart gois out to you, Ruth and boys. I remember the many times we were at you place, esp with homemakers. I have so many fond memories of going to school with Tom and LeRoy mostly. You are a dear family. I'll be praying for you. Betty Welch
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Bonnie Blood
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Dear Ruth Diede, boys and familys, So sorry to hear about your loss. Marlene sent me the information fron the Jamestown Sun. This is the loss of a wonderful man. Hope your family could be together for comfort and support. God bless as you morn the loss and remember all of the good times you had with Bill. Keep in mind that the next thing that Bill will see is the face of Jesus on that wonderful morning of His second coming. Yes, past experience tells me that you will miss him alot but Jesus can be a great comfort to each of you as we all strive to be ready for that Blessed, Glorious Day of the second coming of Jesus. I will keep you all in my prayers as well. Much love, Bonnie and Charles Blood
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Darvin Lang
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Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I have many fond memories of the whole family. May your faith in God get you through this difficult time. Darvin

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