LYNDON, Kan. – Clyde Eugene Diehl, 83, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at his home east of Lyndon, Kan. He was born on April 15, 1937, in Topeka, Kan., the son of George and Fern (Erwin) Diehl.

Clyde had lived in Topeka and Lawrence, Kan., most of his life. He moved to Lyndon in 1996.

Clyde worked many years as a glazier until his retirement. He served in the U.S. Navy Seabees and Reserves from 1954 to 1962. Clyde was a member of the Northland Christian Church and attended the Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene, both in Topeka.

On Dec. 12, 1996, Clyde was married to Ardis Ann (McCreight) Pierce, in Eureka Springs, Ark.

Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, George and Fern.

Clyde is survived by his wife, Ardis Ann, of the home; his children, Leslie, Michael, Ann, Tod, Tamara, Tondra, Sherri and Darren; five grandchildren, Jared, Emily, John, Joel and Candace; his brother, Glen Diehl, Madison, Ala.; and two sisters, Vera Frazier and Lola Hunter, both of Topeka.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, at the Feltner Funeral Chapel, Lyndon. Clyde will lie in state 4-6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and then the family will receive friends 6-7:30 p.m. Burial will be in Vassar Cemetery. Masks are recommended for the visitation and service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Evidence of Journey: Belize Mission Project. Condolences can be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.