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Tony G. Diem

Tony G. Diem

Tony G. Diem, 65, of Bennington, passed away at 8:25 a.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his home. He was born in Batesville on April 14, 1955 the son of Henry and Alta Robinson Diem. He was married to Shirley Seigle on March 5, 2010 and she survives.


Other survivors include one son Alex (Lucii) Diem of Lawrenceburg; two daughters Tara Diem (Brandon Reynolds) and Erin Diem both of Versailles; step-daughter Tiffiany Dodson of Manchester, Tennessee; 12 grandchildren; one brother David (Vicki) Diem of Benham. He was preceded in death by his parents.


Mr. Diem was a 1973 graduate of South Ripley High School and was a 35 year employee of Delta Faucet in Greensburg. He enjoyed coon hunting, riding and showing horses, his time at the NMLRA in Friendship, and the companionship of his dog Sheeba. Tony was a member of the Cross Plains Church of Christ and the NMLRA.


Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Randy Thieman officiating. Visitation was held on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Silhouette Range of the NMLRA in care of the funeral home.