Richard Charles "Ricky" Diehl
February 1, 1952 ~ December 29, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Fr. Peter Alliata officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 2, 2009 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM in the funeral home chapel with Prayers being recited at 7:00PM.
Richard “Ricky” Charles Diehl, 56, of Mechanicsville, MD died December 29, 2008 at CiVista Hospital. He was born February 1, 1952 in Leonardtown, MD to Mary Evelyn Diehl of Mechanicsville, MD and the late Edward LaFayette Diehl. He was the loving husband of Joan L. Anderson Diehl whom he married on November 18, 1977 in Immaculate Conception Church. He is also survived by his children Richard Brian Diehl and Julie Lynn Diehl, both of Mechanicsville, MD as well as his siblings; Raymond Diehl of FL, , Donna Hill of Deale, MD, David Diehl and Patrick Diehl, both of Mechanicsville, MD. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Ricky graduated from Chopticon High School “Class of 1971”. He was an electrical engineer for NAS Patuxent River for 19 years and was a truck driver for Burch Oil Company for 17 years. He enjoyed working in the yard, playing cards and watching sports and the news on television. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 2, 2009 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Fr. Peter Alliata officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD. Pallbearers will be Mike Anderson, Travis Anderson, Justin Anderson, Josh Diehl, Bobby Johnson and Phil Quade. Contributions may be made to Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 37, Mechanicsville, MD and/or Mechancisville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
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“Evelyn & Family, We are thinking of you in this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Though we did not know Ricky, we do know that he leaves behind a wonderful mother whom we are lucky to call our friend. Sympathy to all.”
“Dear Joan and Family, I am sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy to you all.”
“Dear Joan & Family: I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Just wanted you all to know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.”
“The entire Diehl family is in our thoughts and prayers. We have many fond memories of Ricky.”
“Dear Joan & family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Glenn and I would like to express our sincere condolence to Ricky’s family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. “
“To the entire Diehl family…We are sorry about your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you…Ricky did bring smiles into the Burchmart when he came in as well as the Burchmart Car Wash. God speed to all of you. John & Lori Heard”
“To all of the Diehl family, I was so sorry to hear of Ricky’s passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Dear Joan & Family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. We will truly miss playing cards with Ricky. He was such a good character when it came to playing cards. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.”
“Dear Evelyn and Family, Eddie and I would like to express our sincere and deepest sympathy of Rick’s passing. We will keep you in prayer and in our thoughts. Love, Eddie and Barbara”
“To all of the Diehl family, I was so sorry to hear of Ricky’s passing. May God bless you all during this trying time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Mrs. Diehl, Donna, So sorry to hear about Ricky. My heart goes out to his family. You are all in my prayers.”
“Mrs. Diehl and family, we were so sorry to learn about Ricky’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sorrowful time. Sincerely, Son and Elaine”
“Evelyn and family, We wanted to let you know that we were sorry to hear about your loss and we will be praying for all of you.”
“DAVID, AND RICKY’S FAMILY , I AM TRUELY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS . YOU WILL ALL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS .”
“Evelyn and Family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find and feel peace in your memories of Ricky. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Evelyn and family: I am so sorry. I didn’t know Ricky, and I don’t need to in order to pray for him. He was your son. Try to stay close to those left behind. Life is to short. We need each other to be complete. God Bless You and your family.”
“Evelyn & the Diehl family: When someone loses a family member it’s hard to find the right words to offer condolences, no parent should have to go to a child’s funeral. I can’t think of anything worse, Evelyn you and your family means alot to us, we are so sorry that we can’t be there to offer our condolences in person, but as you know we live in Alabama, but you all will be in our thoughts and prayers. You will always have your memories to help ease the pain, May God bless the Diehl family. Love, Doris & Skip Jones”
“Mrs. Diehl and family, I am so, so sorry to hear of your loss. Please remember that thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with you. May he rest in peace and may God bless us all.”
“Dear Evelyn, Donna, Joan and all the family. I am so sorry to hear about Ricky’s passing. May you be blessed with fond memories of a very nice, easy going man. My best to all of you, “Willie””
“Joan and family, deepest sympathy to all of you. May the memories ease your pain and help comfort you throught the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“I am sorry hear about your loss. May God bless your family. Keep your faith in God.”
“” Joan, I would like to express my sincere condolence to you and also to Julie and Brian. You all are in my prayers. May God continue to bless all of you. “
“Ms.Diehl and family, When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. You all are in my prayers.”
“Debbie and I express our sincere condolences to the Diehl family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Joan, Brian, and Julie Diehl I wanted to extend my deepest sympathies to you and the entire Diehl family. Ricky was always such a kind person to me and just know that he’s in my prayers. Diana Gray”
“To Evelyn, Pat and the entire Diehl family my sincere sympathies go out to you all.”
“Joan, I wish to express my condolence to you and your family. I used to work with Ricky at the PW electric shop and he was always a pleasure to be around. My prayers are with you and your family at this tough time.”
“Joan & entire Diehl family, our heart aches for all of you. I hope you find comfort in the love you knew and will always know. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Dear Joan & family sorry to here about Ricky. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!”
“Brian, so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. From all of us at Alternatives2wood”
“I am so sorry to hear about Ricky, he will always be missed and never forgotten.”