"Mike, Steve, Ann and families, such a loss for us all! Margaret was always upbeat and helpful. I enjoyed working with her on many volunteer projects and know she cared deeply for her community and her family. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
In loving memory of
Margaret Jean Diedrichsen
June 13, 1926 - January 20, 2018
Margaret Jean Diedrichsen, 91, of Tipton, died peacefully in Cedar Manor Nursing Home on Saturday, January 20, 2018. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 24th at 11:00 am at the First United Church of Christ, Tipton. Burial will follow in the Tipton Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 23rd from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton. Memorials graciously given will be directed to either Cedar Manor, Tipton Ambulance or the First United Church of Christ. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com.
Margaret was born on June 13, 1926 in Marshall County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Elmer Adolf and Ella Etta Vogt Ramer. Margaret graduated with a teaching degree from the University of Northern Iowa (Iowa State Teachers College). Margaret's first year of teaching was in a one room school and then she taught 3rd and 4th grades in Green Mountain and Tipton. Margaret was a teacher, volunteer, wife, and mother and has been a member of the First United Church of Christ since she and her husband, Bill, moved to Tipton in 1951.
Margaret was united in marriage to William (Bill) Edward Diedrichsen on August 1, 1948 in Marshalltown, Iowa and they shared 65 years together as husband and wife. Margaret is survived by her three children; Mike (Carol) Diedrichsen of Chatham, Illinois, Steve (Ellen) Diedrichsen of Des Moines, Iowa and Ann Diedrichsen of Tipton, Iowa; and her brother, Bob (Pat) Ramer of Leesburg, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, on February 2, 2014 and her parents, Elmer and Ella Ramer. Margaret was always willing to lend a hand wherever needed.
Tributes
"Ann, Steve, Mike, and Families Tipton is saddened by the passing of your mother. The footprints left by your father and her will never be filled ever again. Thoughts and prayers for you as you move forward with memories of her."
"Special condolences to Margaret's family. She will be missed in the community in many ways. She had many admiral qualities."
"I will miss you sweet Margaret. If only you could leave your knowledge on birds for us to reference when stumped. An amazing and refreshing mind you shared. Forever in my heart as a true friend. Blessings to all the family~ Chris Griffin ?~"
"We are so sorry to hear of Margaret's passing. Her influence in the community and myself as a child growing up at the end of 4th Street will always be remembered. "
"So sorry to hear about Margaret! She was quite a gal! Blessings and prayers to the family! Alex and Corriene Culver "
"Our thoughts and prayers are for all of you at this difficult time. With love, Ken and Sylvia Gould"