Vincent Diers
May 14, 2011
Vincent Joseph Diers, 83 of Mount Vernon, died Friday, May 13, 2011, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha. Vincent's Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Mount Vernon by the Reverend Rodney Allers. Vincent's visitation will be 3:30 until 6:30 p.m., Sunday, at Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices, Mount Vernon Chapel, where the Scripture Service begins at 6:30 p.m. Vincent's burial will be in Campbell Cemetery, rural Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his beloved wife Judy of fifty-five years; his daughters: Elizabeth (Jason) Stepien, Barre, Massachusetts, Mary K. Diers, Marion, and Diana (John) McLaughlin, Marion; two grandchildren: Jason Thomas Stepien, II, and Sofia Rose McLaughlin; brother Charles Diers of San Ramon, California; two sisters: Helen Herrick, Dubuque and Mary Smith, Mount Vernon; and many nieces and nephews. Vince was preceded in death by his parents and sister Theresa Tikal. Vince was born on the family farm near Colesburg to William F. and Rose Mary (Pottebaum) Diers on August 16, 1927. He married Judith Glick on July 23, 1955 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Colesburg. Shortly after their marriage, the couple moved to Walnut Creek, California and had three daughters. Vince joined the Carpenters Union Local 36 and worked all over the Bay Area for over twenty-four years. In 1979, he moved his family back to Iowa and became a member of Carpenter's Union Local 308. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mount Vernon. Vince's faith and family were most important in his life. His love of wood working can be seen in the many beautiful hand crafted items he created for his family and friends. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House for their kindness, comfort and compassion. Memorials to the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, 315 18th Avenue, Hiawatha, IA 52233 or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 212 Seventh Avenue, Mount Vernon, IA 52314 On-line condolences: www.morganfuneralchoices.com
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My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you! Even though I never met Vincent, Mary spoke very highly of her father. Lean heavily on God’s comfort. Keep trusting Him. Miss you, my dear friend, Mary! Please call if you need a friend to talk to.
Dear Aunt Judy, Elizabeth, Mary, & Diana- We are praying for you all and keeping you in our thoughts. The girls and I were looking at the beautiful wood nativity sets he had made for them, what a gift he had! We hope the love of family and friends bring you much comfort during this very sad time. Love, Dave, Anne, Katie, Mary, and Ella
My thoughts are with you Mary.
Mary, My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family on this day! My thoughts and prayers are with you! God needed an Angel to look over you and help you through life and I beleive he picked the perfect one for you! Think of the good times and do not dwell on the bad. I am here for you if you need somebody to talk to! There might be emptieness in your heart but there will be fullfillment with good thoughts and prayers! Sincerely, Brandy
Hello Mary and Diers Family, I’m so sorry about the loss of Vincent. I am thinking about you and your family. In time, may your grief give way to fond memories that you carry forward.