Richard Deibler

Obituary of Richard Deibler
Richard E. "Tiger" Deibler, 88, of Rutherford Heights and a former resident of Brookdale passed away on Sunday January 17, 2021.

He was born in Berwick on April 9, 1932 the son of the late David and Pauline (Drothler) Deibler. Richard was a graduate of the former Lower Paxton High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers serving during the Korean War, and received a Korean Presidential Citation for his time during the war. Following his service in the war, he worked for the family business, Deibler's Coffee Bar, and later retired from the former Covenco. Richard was of the Lutheran faith and a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. His greatest joys were tinkering in his workshop, traveling with his wife, and camping with family and friends. Richard was a lifetime member of the Linglestown American Legion Post 272.

He is survived by two daughters: Karen Wagner (Rodney) of Harrisburg, Carol Depew (Jeff) of Etters; 5 grandchildren, Justin and Joshua Wagner, Dylan Depew, Jeff Depew II, Amy Depew George; 5 great grandchildren; and one brother David M. Deibler. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Helen Deckman and one sister Jo-Ann Louise McLane.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday January 21, 2021 in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens at 1:00 pm with the Rev. Kathleen Baker officiating. Covid-19 restrictions will be enforced. Face masks and social distancing will be required. There will be no viewing or visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Wiedeman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Oberlin.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 3700 Rutherford St. Harrisburg PA 17111 or to a charity of one's choice.




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