Donald Diedrich

Donald Diedrich, 81, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at IU Health in La Porte, Indiana.  Donald was born November 26, 1934, in La Porte, Indiana to William and Beulah (Shippee) Diedrich, both who have preceded him in death.  Donald was a machinist at Joy Manufacturing for 32 years.

On September 8, 1973 Donald married Jane Erickson who preceded him in death on February 10, 2011.  Donald leaves behind a son, Scott (Jeimi) Diedrich of Orlando, Florida; grandchildren, Sean and Sarah Diedrich; and three sisters, Violet Van Schoyck, Pearl Taylor and Betty Hedgecock.

Visitation will be from 11-1 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, ESSLING CHAPEL, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana. 

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, ESSLING CHAPEL, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana.  Burial will follow in Patton Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the LaPorte Missionary Church, 104 E. 18th Street, LaPorte, IN 46350.

To send condolences online, please visit Essling Funeral Home.com.

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