ch in Buffalo Center. The couple spent their entire married life in Algona where they raised their three daughters. Upon retirement in 1991 they spent their winters in South Texas and Arizona. Myrna died Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at her home in Algona. She was 83. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Bob Diekmann of Algona; daughters, Connie (Loren) Duchman of Cedar Falls; Kathy Petersen of Norwalk; Vicki (Harvey) Aikman of McAllen, TX; grandchildren, Dr. Kyle Duchman and Dr. Bryce Duchman of Iowa City; Allison Duchman of Denver, CO; Joe (Kelli ) Petersen of Des Moines; Dr. Jacob Petersen of Phoenix, AZ; Dr. Ashley Aikman of Fort Worth, TX; Ian (Lisette) Aikman of San Marcos, TX; sister, Jan Larson of Allen, TX; brother, Dave (Jan) Kiewiet of Buffalo Center and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents.