Diehl, James A., passed away on September 24, 2022.
Beloved husband of Sharon S. Diehl (nee Smith) for 54 years; loving father of Angela Diehl, Sarah (Mary Farley) Diehl, Michael (Angie) Diehl and Rob Diehl and foster father of Christa Ivinson and David Ivinson; cherished grandfather of Kaylee, Malachi, Brinley and the late Faith; our dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Services: Roadside service at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 1:00 pm. An open house celebrating James’ life will be held at the family home on Saturday, October 8, from 1:00pm to 4:00 pm. Memorials may be made to The Special Olympics of Missouri or Wounded Warrior Project, and are appreciated.
Comment *We’re missing Jim. He was someone who always had a smile on his face, and a kind word for all. His love of hotrods was superseded only by his love for his family and his Lord. He was a dedicated worker for our mutual club, the NTBA, and gave many years of tireless effort as out Treasurer. Ride on, Jim.
Your NTBA buddy,
Spanky
Comment *We’re missing Jim. He was someone who always had a smile on his face, and a kind word for all. His love of hotrods was superseded only by his love for his family and his Lord. He was a dedicated worker for our mutual club, the NTBA, and gave many years of tireless effort as out Treasurer. Ride on, Jim.
Your NTBA buddy,
Spanky
Jim was one of the best members that this NTBA Family ever had for sure, He really went out of his way to help when I first came to the club. Thanks Jim and RIP……
Jim was one of the best members that this NTBA Family ever had for sure, He really went out of his way to help when I first came to the club. Thanks Jim and RIP……
Jim was a wonderful friend to both Laurie and I. We met Jim through T-bucketing. He was a marvelous Ambassador for The NTBA, a one man welcoming committee! Laurie’s first ride in a T-bucket was with “To Hat”!
Through the years we exchanged phone calls discussing T-buckets and such.Jim was a wonderful man who will be missed by many. RIP my friend!
Please know that we will keep Jim and his family in our prayers!
Mark Olejarczyk
Mooresville, NC
Jim was a wonderful friend to both Laurie and I. We met Jim through T-bucketing. He was a marvelous Ambassador for The NTBA, a one man welcoming committee! Laurie’s first ride in a T-bucket was with “To Hat”!
Through the years we exchanged phone calls discussing T-buckets and such.Jim was a wonderful man who will be missed by many. RIP my friend!
Please know that we will keep Jim and his family in our prayers!
Mark Olejarczyk
Mooresville, NC
I had the pleasure of meeting Jim and Sharon through the STL Chapter of the NTBA and instantly became friends. Jim was serving as the National Treasurer and although he was ready to step back, agreed to stay on board as the Treasurer through my first term. I learned so much from Jim, regarding the NTBA, but more than that his giving heart was there as a mentor, friend, father and of course husband! He and Sharon hosted us many times at their house~~As the years went by, Jim was notable to be as active, however, he still attended when he could. We have missed him, but always loved him for the person he was!! He will be sorely missed but is now resting with those who too, have gone too soon. My prayers are with Sharon and the family, as Jim is now in God’s House! Rest in Peace my friend!!!
I had the pleasure of meeting Jim and Sharon through the STL Chapter of the NTBA and instantly became friends. Jim was serving as the National Treasurer and although he was ready to step back, agreed to stay on board as the Treasurer through my first term. I learned so much from Jim, regarding the NTBA, but more than that his giving heart was there as a mentor, friend, father and of course husband! He and Sharon hosted us many times at their house~~As the years went by, Jim was notable to be as active, however, he still attended when he could. We have missed him, but always loved him for the person he was!! He will be sorely missed but is now resting with those who too, have gone too soon. My prayers are with Sharon and the family, as Jim is now in God’s House! Rest in Peace my friend!!!