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DeLain Elton Diedtrich, age 71 of River Falls, WI, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at M Health Fairview Southdale in Edina, MN. DeLain was born the son of Elmer and Delores (Geib) Diedtrich on December 6, 1952, in Huron, SD. DeLain grew up in Aberdeen, SD graduating from Central High School with the class of 1971. He started work at Control Data in 1972. On August 19, 1972, DeLain was married to Deborah Diedtrich. They spent a couple years in Aberdeen before moving to Burnsville MN, so he could attend Control Data Institute in Minneapolis, MN. In 1976, they moved to a home in Rosemount, MN. DeLain spent 45 years working for Control Data, now General Dynamics Mission Systems. He started his career testing computer hardware before it went out to customers. Later, he spent many years in customer support traveling all over. Most recently, he worked as a system administrator for the company’s in-house system. He also worked in the accounting department. He retired in 2017, DeLain and Debbie moved to River Falls, WI in 2018. DeLain was a member of Abundant Life Church in River Falls and played guitar with the worship team. He loved music, especially the Beatles. He liked classic cars and going to car shows. DeLain enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was a soft-hearted man who loved God, life, and people. He was always positive and uplifting to those around him even when his own situation was not good. He is preceded in death by his father, Elmer Diedtrich, and sister, LeNise Diedtrich. DeLain is survived by his wife, Deborah Ellen Diedtrich; children, Chavis (Melissa) Diedtrich, and Amber Diedtrich; grandchildren, Dylan Daly-Schreiner, Liam Diedtrich, and Elise Diedtrich; mother, Delores Diedtrich; sister, Melanie (Bruce) Krabseth; nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. A Celebration of DeLain’s Life was held on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 11 am at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services 805 E Division Street River Falls, WI and streamed live through the link just below this obituary. Visitation was also on Monday from 10-11 am at the funeral home. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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DeLain will be sadly missed by those of us who knew him. I was blessed to call him my friend. Those of us, who knew him, will have him in our hearts forever. To Debbi and Amber and his family, may God give you the peace that passes all understanding. He’s playing and singing with the Angels and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Play on, my friend.💕💕💕
Thank you
I am so sorry to hear about Delain. He was a great guy and will be missed by all. My prayers go out to the family. Praying that you feel Gods presence surrounding you at this time of loss.
I was so sorry to hear of DeLain’s passing. DeLain was such a great guy with an awesome sense of humor. He is in God’s hands now and in a beautiful place. I am sending prayers for the family. May God’s comfort embrace your family at thisdifficukttime.
Sorry for your loss, He will be missed !!!
Love you Uncle. Thinking of you Debbie, Amber, Chavis, Melissa and kiddos. He was such a fun guy to be around and tease. He’s gonna be missed like crazy.
Debbie, and the family of delain you have my deepest sympathy for your loss. I pray for you and family. Delain was a wonderful person to work with. At control Data and General Dynamics. He will be greatly missed. God bless.
So sorry to hear about DeLain. He was a dear friend and I loved working with him. He loved crab cakes and would always have one when he got to Baltimore.
What a shock. Delain was great person to work with. So sorry for your lose Debbie. God bless you and your family.
Delain will be missed by many. He was always the positive guy who had a smile or a joke and ready to take on the next task. I remember the days when we had the “test” picnics out at the Control Data campgrounds with all the playpens set up and then partied all night. Deb, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
To all the family and friends of DeLain, I would like to extend my deepest condolences.
DeLain was a person of great character and someone who could always be counted on. I worked with him for many years and he was a great asset to our department and his coworkers.
DeLain’s life has made a positive mark in our world.
Dear Debbie, Chaves, and Amber,
We are deeply saddened by Delain’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed and remembered fondly by all who knew him.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Lee & Tracy Haselhorst
I’m so sorry for your loss
Susan and I were so sadden by the news of DeLain’s passing. He was a very UNQUIE person, one of a kind. So blessed to have know and worked with him. Our prays, thoughts, and Blessing go out to You, Debbie, and Family. GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. Rest in Peace, My Friend.
David and Susan Mandel
I miss him. His cheerfulness, sense of humor, intelligence, delight in his family, his color sense. It has been a privilege to have known him for more than 30 years,
To our dear neighbors-we are shocked and saddened to hear DeLain has passed. Sending prayers of comfort you in this truly difficult time. Please let us know if you need anything.
The Slaikeu Family
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to all. . 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. RIP Delian
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