Vernon Diedrich II, 74, of Arnold died Nov. 14, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital. Mr. Diedrich was the owner of KD Auto Body Shop. He also worked as a custodian for the Fox C-6 School District and as a dishwasher for Sunrise and Dennys restaurant. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a 50-year member of the St. Francis de Sales Benevolent Society. He was an avid bowler at Arnold Bowl. Born Dec. 4, 1947, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Alice and Vernon Diedrich.He was preceded in death by his wife of 29 years: Rene (Schaefer) Diedrich.
He is survived by four children: Deanna of St. Louis, Vernon (Amber) of Biloxi, Miss., Carrie (James) Gowen of Festus, MO and Daniel (Jenny) of Arnold; a sister: Janet (Marvin) Niedbalski of Jackson; 12 grandchildren: Joshua, Cynthia, Cloie, Katelyn, James, Austin, Keegan, Aubriegh, Savannah, Evalynn, Vivian and Elliot; and other family members Cheryl and Todd Gipfel, Jennifer Johnson and Ray Morgan, all of Cedar Hill.
A memorial service was held Nov. 19 at St. Francis de Sales Church in St. Louis. Burial was in the Shepherd Hills Cemetery in Barnhart. Memorials may be made in Mr. Diedrich’s name at everloved.com. Arrangements were under the direction of Kutis Funeral Home in south St. Louis County.