Everett J. Diehl's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Everett J. Diehl, age 81, of Charleston, passed away at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center on Monday, August 8, 2016. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2016 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Services honoring and celebrating his life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the funeral chapel with Shane Gannaway officiating. Burial will follow in the Cutright Cemetery located in Union Township in Cumberland County, Illinois. It is requested that thoughtful donations in his honor be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or service, or may be mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Everett was born October 16, 1934 in Luray, MO to the late Everett T. and Zelna (Moore) Diehl. He married Annette Cutright on July 18, 1957 in Charleston and they have shared 59 years of marriage. In addition to Annette, left to cherish many wonderful memories are his daughters, Cindy Diehl and husband Don Braswell of Charleston; Julie Diehl-Gannaway of Bloomington, IL and Kelle Hanson and husband Paul of Glen Carbon, IL; 8 grandchildren, Heather Braswell-Reed and husband Taylor, Michael Braswell and wife Satina, Ryan Gannaway and wife Beth, Branden Gannaway and wife Melodee, Shane Gannaway, Bailey Hanson, Lucas Hanson and Morgan Hanson; 7 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Rovene Hayward, husband John of Charleston and their family. Everett was a 1952 graduate of Charleston High School and furthered his education at Lake Land College. His career as an engineer with Illinois Consolidated Telephone Company spanned nearly 40 years. Everett was a member of First Baptist Church in Charleston and formerly a member of the Effingham Lions Club and Effingham Masonic Lodge #149. Everett was a man who loved the outdoors. During the summer months he and his family spent a great deal of time at the lake aboard their boat. He was somewhat of a daredevil and a risk taker who had no fear of heights, and enjoyed flying, especially in the military choppers when serving as a chopper radio technician with the United States Army. He also enjoyed searching for the next addition to his collection of clocks and old coins. Everett had a childlike sense of humor which was usually reflected in the lighthearted jokes he shared. He was a good husband and father who provided well for his family and they will truly miss him.Click to view Everett's memorial video. SERVICES Visitation Friday, August 12, 2016 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Adams Funeral Chapel 2330 SHAWNEE DR CHARLESTON, Illinois 61920 Funeral Service Saturday, August 13, 2016 10:00 AM Adams Funeral Chapel 2330 SHAWNEE DR CHARLESTON, Illinois 61920
What’s your fondest memory of Everett?
What’s a lesson you learned from Everett?
Share a story where Everett's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Everett you’ll never forget.
How did Everett make you smile?