Daniel Diefenbacher's obituary , Passed away on August 22, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Daniel Diefenbacher

December 12, 1938 - August 22, 2025 (86 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Daniel Diefenbacher's obituary , Passed away on August 22, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Mc Elhaney-Hart Funeral Home

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Daniel Diefenbacher

December 12, 1938 - August 22, 2025 (86 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Daniel Diefenbacher Obituary

We bid farewell to Daniel Diefenbacher of Fort Wayne, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 22, 2025 at the age of 86. Daniel touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Daniel Diefenbacher to pay them a last tribute.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Daniel shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Daniel farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Diefenbacher and May Diefenbacher (Whited). He is survived by: his wife Joanie; and his children, John Diefenbacher (Colleen) of Fruit Port, MI, Jeff Diefenbacher of Fort Wayne, IN, Kenneth Hook (Kathleen) of Carmel, IN, Angela Hook (Troy Jager) of Fort Wayne, IN, Amy Allen of Fort Wayne, IN and Gina Bitler (Andy) of Fort Wayne, IN. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to American Cancer Society or Stillwater Hospice in care of McElhaney Funeral Home – Roanoke Chapel, 240 Crestwood Drive, Roanoke, IN, 46783.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mc Elhaney-Hart Funeral Home



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Sep 11

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Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
10700 Aboite Center Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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Sep 12

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Fort Wayne Catholic Cemetery
3500 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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