Ronald William Diedrichs Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Ronald William Diedrichs (Phoenix, Arizona) is shared. Ronald, born on December 28, 1944, passed away on August 25, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronald William Diedrichs to pay them a last tribute.
Ronald will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Ronald by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Ronald is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Ronald’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dorothy Diedrichs and Gilbert Diedrichs. He is survived by: his wife Bonnie Diedrichs; his daughter Cheryl Brandewie; his son-in-law James Brandewie; his granddaughters, Cameron Watkins, Reese Watkins, Bo Brandewie and Monroe Brandewie; and his sister Arleen Brown.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 at 9:00 AM at 732 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85027.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Ron's memory to a scholarship fund that helps veterans pursue their dreams of becoming pilots—a fitting tribute to Ron's lifelong dedication to aviation, service, and teaching.
