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Willis A. "Bill" Diefendorf

1934 - 2020

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Roger S Betts posted a condolence

Monday, January 25, 2021

Please accept my sincere condolence for your loss. Bill and I were roommates for two years at South Kent School. After graduation, we went our separate ways and did not meet again until our Class(1952) had its 50th reunion 2002. He was a good person and I was blessed to have known him even so briefly. May he rest in peace with fair winds and following seas.

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Jonathan Holstein posted a condolence

Monday, December 28, 2020

I have so many fond memories of growing up with the Diefs. Bill was always there, generous and kind, sometimes serious, often funny, always fun, a person of many parts. Rest in peace old friend. Jonathan Holstein

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russell grogan posted a condolence

Monday, December 21, 2020

Dear Bonnie and Family I am so sorry and sad for your great loss. I have many many fond memories of Bill and endless stories and laughs. I will hold you all in my thoughts and prayers. He was one of the most kind and gentle individuals I have had the pleasure to have known and called friend. Remember how he lived life, enjoy your memories and know that he his at peace and with the lord. love Russ

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Diefendorf family Posted Dec 21, 2020 at 12:23 PM

Thank you Russ for your kind words.

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Kathy Hardendorf posted a condolence

Monday, December 21, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with you Bonnie, and family. I am so sorry for this great loss. Our family and many others certainly will miss Bill in so many ways. We have so many great memories of his kindness, humor, talents, skills, always willing to help anyone, and the list could go on. Bill will be missed by so many, but we know he is in the arms of our Lord in which he deeply believed and we will see him again someday.

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Diefendorf family Posted Dec 21, 2020 at 12:24 PM

Thank you Kathy for your kind words.

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Joanne Swidowski posted a condolence

Monday, December 21, 2020

Mr. D was dearly loved and will be sorely missed by all who knew him! His kindness to people and animals was boundless; he touched the lives of so many of us in a positive way. Always at the ready with a quip and a smile, along with words of encouragement to any who needed them. He opened his heart, and frequently his home, to those who were in need. There are are no words adequate to express my gratitude to him (and his family) and my great sorrow at his passing. The world was a better place with him in it!! I picture him sailing off into the sunset, martini in hand, a smile upon his lips and laughter in his eyes.

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Diefendorf family Posted Dec 21, 2020 at 12:25 PM

Thank you Joanne.

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marcia Carlton posted a condolence

Sunday, December 20, 2020

I met Bill at an agency where I worked and was immediately impressed by his pluck and his droll sense of humor. Later I loved hearing him read the Lessons at Saviour. Bill touched my heart and those of many others.

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Diefendorf family Posted Dec 20, 2020 at 8:03 PM

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Karen Diefendorf posted a condolence

Saturday, December 19, 2020

Glenn said the smell of a pipe always brings Bill to mind. Good music and boat rides and helping to take down trees at Ridge Rd were other memories he shared. He is sending his love to you all.

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Diefendorf family Posted Dec 20, 2020 at 8:04 PM

Thank you Karen, means a lot.

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Chip Compton posted a condolence

Thursday, December 17, 2020

My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time of loss. I always think of Bill this time of year, he had shared some wonderful Christmas music with me and I pull it out every year, it is one of my fondness memories of him, and it keeps on. Peace be with you all.

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Diefendorf family Posted Dec 20, 2020 at 8:05 PM

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Brian Sweeney posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Willis Diefendorf is part of several very specific memories, for me. He had a large, but kind personality. He stepped into his many interests with gusto and attention to detail. Mr. D. exemplified grace, curiosity, humor and strength. I'm lucky to have known him!

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Diefendorf family Posted Dec 20, 2020 at 8:05 PM

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Frederic McNally posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

I met Willis at Diefendorf Gear in the late 1970's as a computer programmer and was always delighted to talk business with him and his brother Art, who supported me as I struck out on my own for eight years. Sorry to have missed him since relocating in 1989 to Philly area. He was a great friend to me.

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Diefendorf family Posted Dec 20, 2020 at 8:06 PM

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

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Willis A. "Bill" Diefendorf

1934 - 2020

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