John Arthur Diederich passed away July 1, 2022, in Payson, Utah.

John was born April 4, 1955, to Arthur Stephen and Kathryn Marie Diederich in Aurora, Illinois. In 1973, he graduated from West Aurora High School.

He married Nancy Fuller and was blessed with three wonderful daughters: Melissa, Jennifer, and Amy. They later divorced.

On May 10, 1974, in Aurora, Illinois, John enlisted in the United States Air Force and served honorably for 14 years achieving the rank of Staff Sargent.  While serving, he worked in supply warehousing.  After discharge, John worked as a truckdriver, driving both short and long-haul for many years.

He was a car and firearm enthusiast. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

John is survived by his daughters: Melissa Diederich (Kevin “OE” Robbins) of Anchorage, Alaska, Jennifer Diederich (Frank Geisler) of Medowie, Australia, Amy (Jimmie) Alberty of Stillwater, Oklahoma; grandsons, Teagan and Cooper Alberty; siblings, Joe Diederich, Chris Fiddler, Sue St. Jules, Eileen Nagy, Carl Diederich, Dave Krantz, Sandy Krantz, Diane Krantz, and Alice Bennette.

He is preceded in death by Arthur Diederich, Kathryn Diederich, and Rosemary Diederich.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022, at the Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park, 17111 South Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, Utah.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Wounded Warrior Project .