1934
Robert
2008
Robert Diers
November 14, 1934 — May 8, 2008
Robert H. Diers 73, of Wayland, IA died Thursday, May 08, 2008 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics following a lengthy illness.
Funeral Services have been set for 10:00 AM Monday, May 12, 2008 at the Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church in Swedesburg, Iowa with Rev. Fran Griffeth and Bishop Rev. Philip L. Hougen officiating. Burial will be New Sweden Lutheran Cemetery near Lockridge. Open visitation without family present will be from 1:00-4:00 PM Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Wayland. Family will receive friends from 4-7:00 PM Sunday, May 11, 2008 at the Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church in Swedesburg, IA. Memorials in the name of Robert H. Diers may be designated for Pulmonary Fibrosis Research at the University of Iowa, First Augustana Lutheran Church or Diabetes Education at the Henry County Health Center.
Robert was born November 14, 1934 in Washington, Iowa the son of Harlan Julius and Edith L. (Graf) Diers. He graduated from Wayland High School in 1953 and was united in marriage to Mary Kathryn Sutton on March 21, 1954 at Hope Lutheran Church in Brighton.
He was a member of the First Augustana Lutheran Church in Lockridge, Wayland Lions Club, Farm Bureau and the Wayland Area Tractor Club. He served on the Wayland Economic Development Board, Muscatine Lutheran Homes Board, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Wayland Festival of Lights Committee, Wayland Fourth of July Committee and held the designation of Life Underwriters Training Council Fellow (LUTCF).
Robert farmed from 1954 through 1987 in the Germanville area south of Brighton and also owned and operated R.H. Diers and Associates Insurance from 1966 until retiring in 2007.
He enjoyed collecting antique Allis Chalmers tractors, playing cards, playing Santa for the Wayland Festival of Lights celebration, and coaching and umpiring softball.
Survivors include his wife Mary Kathryn of Wayland, children Dwight Diers and wife Nancy of Fairfield, IA, Deb Roth and husband Reg of Wayland and Dave Diers and wife Jessica of Wayland; brother Everett Diers of El Paso, TX and sister Ruth Rhoades and husband Larry of Brighton; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral Services have been set for 10:00 AM Monday, May 12, 2008 at the Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church in Swedesburg, Iowa with Rev. Fran Griffeth and Bishop Rev. Philip L. Hougen officiating. Burial will be New Sweden Lutheran Cemetery near Lockridge. Open visitation without family present will be from 1:00-4:00 PM Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Wayland. Family will receive friends from 4-7:00 PM Sunday, May 11, 2008 at the Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church in Swedesburg, IA. Memorials in the name of Robert H. Diers may be designated for Pulmonary Fibrosis Research at the University of Iowa, First Augustana Lutheran Church or Diabetes Education at the Henry County Health Center.
Robert was born November 14, 1934 in Washington, Iowa the son of Harlan Julius and Edith L. (Graf) Diers. He graduated from Wayland High School in 1953 and was united in marriage to Mary Kathryn Sutton on March 21, 1954 at Hope Lutheran Church in Brighton.
He was a member of the First Augustana Lutheran Church in Lockridge, Wayland Lions Club, Farm Bureau and the Wayland Area Tractor Club. He served on the Wayland Economic Development Board, Muscatine Lutheran Homes Board, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Wayland Festival of Lights Committee, Wayland Fourth of July Committee and held the designation of Life Underwriters Training Council Fellow (LUTCF).
Robert farmed from 1954 through 1987 in the Germanville area south of Brighton and also owned and operated R.H. Diers and Associates Insurance from 1966 until retiring in 2007.
He enjoyed collecting antique Allis Chalmers tractors, playing cards, playing Santa for the Wayland Festival of Lights celebration, and coaching and umpiring softball.
Survivors include his wife Mary Kathryn of Wayland, children Dwight Diers and wife Nancy of Fairfield, IA, Deb Roth and husband Reg of Wayland and Dave Diers and wife Jessica of Wayland; brother Everett Diers of El Paso, TX and sister Ruth Rhoades and husband Larry of Brighton; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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