Montandon - Daniel D. Diehl, 79, of Montandon, passed away on May 11, 2025, at his home with his wife, family, and friends at his side. Born in Sunbury on Aug. 8, 1945, he was the son of the late William and Iola (Campbell) Diehl. He was married on Nov. 21, 1998, to the former Leisa K. Kline who survives, and they celebrated 26 years of marriage.

Daniel was a 1965 graduate of Sunbury High School. He was drafted into the Army in 1967, was injured in Vietnam, and was honorably discharged in 1969. He was awarded the National Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars, and a Purple Heart. He was a 39-year member of American Legion Post 841. In his younger years he enjoyed playing ice hockey, softball, and bowling. He like to help with Boy Scout Troop 522 in Montandon. Daniel worked at the CSIU for 34 years and also worked for Dock View Dairy.

Along with his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Shannon Marie and fiancé Brian Derr of Milton; a son, Carl Warren and wife, Britany of Milton; five grandchildren, Hannah (Sean) Kancevicius, Nathaniel Hagenbuch, Serenity Sheesley, Hailey Sheesley, and Allison Sheesley; three brothers, Walter Diehl, Merrill Diehl, and Ken (Deb) Diehl; a sister, Margaret Moore; mother-in-law, Edna Kline; two brothers-in-law, Robert Kline Jr. and Bob Reynolds; five sisters-in-law, Sharon Diehl, Chris Diehl, Peggy Diehl, Penny (Todd) Graybill, and Kathy (Ernie) Balatincz.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Diehl, Dale Diehl and Clark Diehl; two sisters, Anna Hassinger, and Liz Reynolds; two brothers-in-law, Marlin Moore, and Robert Hassinger; and father-in-law, Robert Kline Sr.

Following his wishes, a celebration of life will be held on Aug. 9, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. at his home.

In honor of his love for children, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude's Hospital.

The family is being assisted by the Shaw Funeral Home, 400 N. Front St., Milton and condolences may be shared at www.shawfuneralhomeinc.com.