Roger Diehl
November 10, 1936 ~ August 8, 2019
Roger Earle Diehl, 82, of Hillsboro, ND, peacefully entered into the presence of His Savior on August 8th, 2019.
He was a man of great faith, love and gentleness.
Roger was born November 10th, 1936 in Fargo to Ralph and Gertrude Diehl. He grew up and attended school in Hillsboro, graduating from high school in 1954. He graduated from NDSU in Agricultural Engineering and Mechanical Agriculture. In 1958 he married Marlene Muir in Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Hillsboro. They had four children, Robert, Kristen, Susan and Richard.
Roger worked as a Credit Supervisor for JI Case in Dickenson, ND right after graduation from college. In 1961 he moved his family back to Hillsboro to join the family farm as a 3rd generation Diehl farmer. Roger taught for many years at the Crookston Agricultural School.
Roger loved the Lord. As a lifetime member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church, he served in many ways- in leadership roles, teaching Sr. High Sunday School and the Bethal Bible Study Series for years.
Roger served on the NODAK Electric Board of Directors for over 40 years where he held many positions and made life long friends.
He was an active member of the Republican Party, Masonic Lodge, charter member of the Hillsboro JC’s, lifetime member of the Trial County Historical Society and on the Hillsboro Township Board.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Harlan. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years and children- Robert (Kendra) Diehl, Kristen (Steve) Diehl-Crowell, Susan (Pete) Larson and Richard (Michele) Diehl, Grandchildren-Caila (Dave) Diehl Rinker, Tom (Katie) Diehl, Mitch Diehl, Dylan and Tyler Smith, Samantha Kelly, Andrew Crowell, Melanie Morales, Simon, Jacob, Zach and Abby Larson, Mckenzy and Maddi Diehl. Great Grandchildren- Levi and Emerson Rinker, Brayden Crowell, Adrien Parez.
Our family would like to thank all of the staff at the Halstad Living Center and the Hillsboro Hospital for the tender care they provided Roger. Special thanks to Dr. Chuck Breen for his many years of care and Hospice workers for making his last days comfortable.
The memory of his love will live on in our hearts.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, August 12th at 11:00 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Hillsboro. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Hillsboro.
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I will always cherish the memories of my friend & mentor Roger. He was a good role model for many with a faith in his heart and kindness to everyone.
Roger was a wonderful person. I am so sorry. I offer you, Marlene, and your family, my deepest sympathy.
May his memory remain strong for all the Good within this man. I count it a pleasure to have been a neighbor, fellow worker in his tasks both in the field and Traill County Historical Museum, and most importantly, as a friend. He was a man of wit. Of strong work ethic. Of compassion to all…. A loving family member and provider to family and those in need. One always came away refreshed after a conversation with Roger.
Marlene, Rich, and all members of Roger’s family:
may your pain of loss be sustained and your faith strengthened knowing a good and righteous man has found his new home. His rewards in the arms of our Creator and Lord are now his for eternity, and pain on this earth trouble no more
We remember Roger as a true gentle-man. He will be missed by a great many. God bless the memory of Roger Diehl.
Roger exemplifies to me the character of a Midwest husband, father, and community leader. I am grateful he chose to share his life with my best high school friend Marlene. Great memories I will always have.
Audrey(Spittler)Adams I went to all 12 grades with Roger and he was always a kind, sweet person to all of us. He will be greatly missed. Sorry for your loss Marlene and family
My deepest sympathies to you Marlene and your family! Roger was a very good man and he will be missed greatly. Blessings for healing and comfort.
Marlene, Rob, Kristen, Susan, and Richie…I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I have such fond memories of Roger and Marlene coming to Grand Forks to visit when we were in college. He was a very kind and loving man, and I always loved visiting with them. May God give you strength, comfort, and peace during this difficult time. I will be thinking about all of you tomorrow and please know that my heart is with you. May Roger rest in peace in God’s hands…love to all of you
After moving to the southeast corner of Hillsboro we got to know Roger, we always enjoyed talking with him as he sometimes was out for a walk, he was a great guy and will be missed by all. So sorry for your loss.
We will always remember the many Hillsboro reunions and the role that Roger and his family played to make them memorable. You have our greatest sympathy and our prayers.
So sorry for your loss.