Elmer John Diller Obituary

The memory of Elmer John Diller (Fort Wayne, Indiana), who passed away on January 25, 2026 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elmer John Diller to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence and Freda; his son Terry Diller; his stepdaughter-in-law Melissa Hedges; his grandchildren, Catrina Bontrager and Fred "Bubby" Sturdivant; his great grandchildren, Fred "Lil Fred" Sturdivant, Brooks Allen Frey, Liam Isaac Frey, Megan Savanna Maxwell, Julia Mae Gage and Bailey Elaine Frey; and his siblings, Donna Davis, Don (Janet Diller), Jack Diller, James Diller, Lawrence Diller, Jr. and Eugene Diller.

He is survived by: his wife Jan; his children, Kelvin Diller (Jewel) and Annette Diller; his stepchildren, Kevin "Dean" Hedges, Troy Hedges (Annie) and Stacey Moore (Jimmy); his brothers, Louis Diller (Carolyn) and Al Diller (Sandy); his daughter-in-law Baana Diller; and his siblings-in-law, Susan "Sue" Diller and Howard Davis. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild on the way; one great-great-grandchild.