Gary Walter Diefenbach Obituary
We bid farewell to Gary Walter Diefenbach (State College, Pennsylvania), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 4, 2025 at the age of 81. Gary touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur T. Diefenbach and Kathryn M. Diefenbach; his siblings, Thomas A. Diefenbach and Nancy Ehrman; and his brothers-in-law, Gerald Ehrman and Gervase M. Rigard.
He is survived by: his wife Joanne Gerber Diefenbach; his daughters, Charity Diefenbach Holland (Mitchell), Shelley Diefenbach Watson (Russell) and Colleen Diefenbach Buseck (Charles); his grandchildren, Alayne, Harrison, Gabriel Holland, Reed, Josefine Watson, Andrew and Olivia Buseck; his sister Susan Kathryn Peters (Mike); and his sister-in-law Jane M. Rigard. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made through alivingtribute.org, specifically to the Mendocino or Plumas National Forests in California.
