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Service:
Per Joseph's wishes no services will be held.
Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln
Obituary
Joseph "7" Diers, 80,
of Springfield, entered into the presence of the
Lord on February 12, 2026.
Joe was born in Lincoln, IL, on August 6, 1945, the
son of Freeman Harris "Jack" and Margaret Jane
Wendell Diers. He married Linda Poole on April 23,
1971, and she preceded him in death on August 31,
2024.
Joe is survived by his son, Joel (Stefanie) Diers;
his grandchildren, Aliyah and Mason Diers; his
stepson, Thomas (Deb) Diers; and brother, Jon (Jane)
Diers.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents and his
brothers, Jim Diers and Jay Diers.
Joe was a member of Lincoln Christian Church in
Lincoln, Illinois. The Encouragers Sunday School
class provided many lifelong friendships and
spiritual guides in his walk with Christ. |
Joseph was a two-tour
veteran in the Vietnam War where he earned
accommodations for his leadership and abilities as a
soldier for the United States Air Force. Joseph
worked for CIPS/Ameren for the entirety of his
career. Joseph was an avid St. Louis Cardinal and
Fighting Illini fan and treasured spending time with
his grandchildren.
Per Joseph's wishes no services will be held and
cremation will be accorded by Fricke-Calvert
Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln.
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