Thomas Diederich Obituary
We bid farewell to Thomas Diederich of Willmar, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 28, 2026 at the age of 73. Thomas touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Diederich to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Diederich and Irene Diederich (Walsh); his stepfather Ray Rausch; his parents-in-law, Walter and Grace Thorson; and his brothers-in-law, John and Daniel Thorson.
He is survived by: his friend Tom; his wife Mary Thorson; his children, Bethanie Strom (Michael) of Dodge Center, Kyle Diederich (Rachel) of Fort Mill and Alissa Taylor (Rich) of Willmar; his grandchildren, Kaleb, Ethan, Sean, Alex, Hanna, Andrew, Maycie and Aubree; his siblings, Helen Behrends, Mary Kaye Gordon, Donna Torgerson (Lynn), Beverly Diederich, Louise Miller, Susan Maynard (Rich) and David Diederich (Karen); and his extended family, Lisa Mohs (Paul), Kari Struthers (Tom), Paul Thorson (Kelly), Shirley Thorson and Linda Thorson. He is also survived by his family, friends.
