Milledge Wayne Dieckman
May 4, 1934 - June 15, 2019
Milledge “Wayne” Dieckman, age 85, of St. Anne, died on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at home. Wayne was born on May 4, 1934 in Metropolis, IL to George and Ollie (Craig) Dieckman. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He married Charlene Burk on November 10, 1956. Charlene died on June 11, 2018. He worked for A.O. Smith and retired from Sherwin Williams. He also owned and operated Yard Man Wayne for over 20 years. He enjoyed landscaping and gardening. Wayne is survived by one son, Mark (Dawn) Dieckman of Kankakee, IL; three grandchildren, Sydney Dieckman of Kankakee, IL, Gina Dieckman of MN and Graham (Kaitlyn) Dieckman of MN and two sisters, Opal May of Metropolis, IL and Dora Wrye of Metropolis, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene one brother, Virgil Dieckman. Vistiation will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Schreffler Funeral Homes, Kankakee Chapel. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services and inurnment will be on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Kankakee Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.
Milledge “Wayne” Dieckman, age 85, of St. Anne, died on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at home. Wayne was born on May 4, 1934 in Metropolis, IL to George and Ollie (Craig) Dieckman. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.... View Obituary & Service Information