Harlan Ray Diehl

Harlan Ray Diehl, 88, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday November 11, 2021 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born March 31, 1933 in Freeport, IL to Merle and Edith (DeWall) Diehl. On February 21, 1952 he married Lola Mae Duitsman at Prairie Dell Church in Shannon, IL. Lola Mae passed away August 26, 2011. Harlan was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Forreston. He enjoyed going to the Freeport Raceway with his brother Mervin, dirt track and NASCAR racing, attending live music shows and traveling, especially to Branson, MO. He is survived by his daughter Debra (John) Gitz of Freeport, IL; son Terry (Karen) Diehl of Forreston, IL; two sisters Bernita Runte of Freeport, IL and Violet Frederick of Freeport, IL; four grandchildren Scott (Christine) Gitz, Tim (Kari) Gitz, Tony Diehl, and Todd (Jami) Diehl; six great-grandchildren Violet Diehl, Lily Diehl, Jalayna Diehl, Hannah Gitz, Jazlyn Diehl, and Phoenix Diehl; and special friend Glenda Carter of Machesney Park, IL. Preceding Harlan in death are his parents, wife, and brother Mervin. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday November 22, 2021 at First United Methodist Church in Forreston with Pastor Sung-Eun Kim officiating. A visitation will be held from noon until the time of service. Masks will be required. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established in Harlan's memory. Cemetery Details Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens 2514 IL-26 Freeport, IL 61032 Loading map Previous Events Visitation NOV 22. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CT) First United Methodist Church 402 1st Avenue Forreston , IL Loading map Service NOV 22. 1:00 PM (CT) First United Methodist Church 402 1st Avenue Forreston , IL Loading map