Obituaries
Charles L “Chuck” Diirner, 64
January 18, 2015
Charles L Diirner (Chuck), 64, of Ephrata, passed away on Sunday January 18th at his home surrounded by his family.
He was the husband of Karen M Diirner and together they spent 42 years of marriage. He was last employed by C J Diirner & Sons Inc., where his sons will carry on his tradition. He spent a large portion of his early years employed by F R Behm & Sons in Lititz. For all that knew him, they knew he lived life his way, no exceptions and to the fullest. He was the husband & father that would do anything for his wife & children.
He was the son of the Late Charles M Diirner of Lititz. He is survived by his mother Ruth E Diirner of Huntington, PA and sister Mary J Diirner of East Petersburg.
He has passed his passion for life and his hard work ethic onto his four sons: Charles M Diirner of Akron, husband of Jessica (Baker) Diirner, Jacob L Diirner of Ephrata, husband of Heidi (Nace) Diirner, Jason L Diirner, husband of Melody (Holbrook) Diirner of Ephrata, and Lee R Diirner of Lancaster, husband of Gina (McGinnis) Diirner.
He was the Grandfather (“Pappy” as they called him) to Brooke G Diirner, Marcus A Diirner, and Charles R Diirner, all of Akron, PA; Cody W Diirner, Katlyn M Diirner, Jason C Diirner, Alexis M Diirner, Chandler K Diirner, Gavin J Diirner, Jordan R Diirner, Brandon Nace, Taylor Hornberger, Amber Lamphere, Alisha Holbrook, Cheryle Wilkinson and William Wilkinson, of Ephrata. He was Great Grandfather to Bradley M Nace of Denver, PA.
Services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
RIP Dad you left your mark in this world and let us tell you it was a “BIG ONE “. Your memory will live on through all of the stories we will share with each other on a daily basis. We were proud to call you a Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. You will be missed.
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Condolences to the Family
January 25, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Chuck’s passing. Karen, I know how much he always loved you, always. I am so sorry. So very, very sorry.
Tammy
January 24, 2015
Very sorry for your loss iam glad I knew him he always had something to say at the parties in the summer time
Dave and Laura Bolich
January 23, 2015
Karen, Chuck, Jake, Jason, Lee and all extended family,
Sorry for your loss. Chuck was a good man who definitely lived life on his terms. My condolences to you all during your time of loss. I’m glad to have known him and all of you.
Lisa Melhorn
January 23, 2015
Sorry to here Chuck passed, was a great guy . I knew Chuck before he even worked for F. Behm. Againsorry for your loss.
Floyd Habecker
January 23, 2015
Karen, Chuck,Jake, Jason and Lee, our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Your father was so friendly and kind to me and he did a great job raising you guys. Chuck thank you for keeping us up to date on him.
January 23, 2015
Dr. Diirner, as I knew him, always made my day brighter. I am glad I got to know him, even in a small way, as one of his nurses at ECC. My thoughts go out to you, Erika RN
January 23, 2015
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved father. Sending love, hugs and prayers for peace in your hearts. With love from the Allens, Craig, Ilona, Megan and Araya.
January 23, 2015
Our most sincere condolances to the Diirner family re Chuck’s death.
Tanya H West, Property Chair, Lancaster Metaphysical Chapel