February 27, 1952 – June 11, 2024
Rex Alan Diehl, 72, of Mitchell, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital.
He was born February 27, 1952, in Bedford, the son of Frederick and Betty (McDermed) Diehl. He married Brenda Kay Henderson on August 18, 1979, and she survives.
Rex graduated from Needmore High School in 1970. He worked at General Motors for 11 years and later became a carpenter. Rex was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving as an E3 Airman First Class. He enjoyed playing poker, fishing, football, and NASCAR, especially Chase Briscoe. Rex loved being with his family, taking trips to Tennessee, and cherished his grandkids. He attended Woodville Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Brenda Kay Diehl of Mitchell; children, Jennifer Diehl of Bedford, Amanda Diehl of Mitchell, Laci (Joshua) Diehl-Mullis of Mitchell, Paul Diehl of Middletown, and Kevin Diehl of Campbellsburg; grandchildren, Stephan, Garret, Chandler, Brody, Kia, Shaley, Alissia, Jenna, MaCayla, Kaleigh, and Elsie Rose; and great-grandchildren, Kaycen, Ellie, and Wrenly.
His parents and siblings, Rebecca Miller, Debra “Pickle” Reuter, and Harold Diehl, preceded him in death.
The graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 17, at Mitchell Cemetery. American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107 will accord military rites. Per Rex’s request, there will be a private family visitation.
Memorial contributions can be made in Rex’s memory to the Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services, 219 Sycamore Drive, Bedford, IN 47421
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com.
