David Wesley Diehm, 57, of Bellefontaine, is now with his Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven as of Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born in Xenia, Ohio on February 17, 1964, to the late Reverend Conrad and Pauline (Norris) Diehm.
On May 22, 2010, he married Nicki Jo (Brown) Diehm, and she survives. He is also survived by children: Andrew Diehm, Sarah Sutton and their spouses: Kate Diehm and Scott Sutton; a granddaughter, Sofia Sutton; brothers and sisters: Mary Jane Clark, Paul Diehm and his wife, Sue, Dennis Diehm and his wife, Sharon; nieces: Cindy, Kristin, and Allison; nephews: Jason, Justin, and Jonathan; many close friends; and his fur baby, Judah. He is preceded in death by a dear family friend, Charles Gilbert.
Dave received a bachelor’s degree from the Ohio Northern University. He retired after 30 years of working at Honda. His love for his children was evident. He was a lover of the outdoors, he enjoyed walking in the woods, campfires, cutting down or trimming trees, and going on nice vacations. Nicki was his soulmate, and he cared for her deeply. He was always willing to fix anything for anybody. He will definitely be missed by anyone who knew him.
Pastor Bryan Meadows will officiate a funeral service at noon Friday, February 4, at the Bellefontaine United Methodist Church, 201 N Main St, Bellefontaine. Visitation will be Thursday, February 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 321 N Main Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311. Burial will be in Rediehming Acres, 15801 Morris Road, Logan, Ohio 43138, at 3 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road Suite 300 Jacksonville, FL 32256.
Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, is honored to serve the Diehm family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.