Robert E. Diekemper November 12, 1931 - March 24, 2025 Carlyle, Illinois - Robert (Bob) E. Diekemper, age 93, of Carlyle, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 24, 2025 at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Breese, IL with family by his side. Bob was born on November 12, 1931, on the family homestead on Diekemper Curve east of Carlyle. He was the son of M.H. and Catherine (Hempen) Diekemper. He married Martha M. Hodapp on June 1, 1957 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Carlyle and moved to Dupo where they raised their family and later moved to Millstadt. In July 1952 he was drafted by the army to serve in the Korean War and served until 1954. After serving the US army, Bob worked as a cartographer at the Defense Mapping Aerospace Center in St. Louis, MO until his retirement in 1988. After retirement, Bob and Martha enjoyed traveling throughout the US and to many foreign countries. They also enjoyed camping and boating/skiing with family and friends. Some of Bob's favorite hobbies included

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