JohnThomas David Diehr

October 1, 1998 - April 22, 2017

JohnThomas “Tommy” Diehr went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 22, 2017, with his parents and friends at his bedside. He was born on October 1, 1998, in Ann Arbor, MI, the son of Herb and Debi (Schrock) Diehr. Tommy was active in youth groups at Christ the King Catholic Church in Ann Arbor, St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Saline, St. Joseph Parish and St. Paul Lutheran Jesus Cares in Saline, as well as the Christ the King Squires, Special Olympics, UM Dance Marathon, Dexter Little League, Friendship Ministry, Capernaum, Parent's Night Out, many vacation Bible Schools and a volunteer at Food Gatherers, Salvation Army and several food banks, child care help and a variety of other places... A busy boy! Tommy was a warm and affectionate lover of God, family and anyone else who crossed his path. He loved sports, especially football (Go, Green!). He had a deep sensitivity to God and the needs of others and deeply touched the lives of countless people, right up to his final breath. His parents would like to express their appreciation to the staff at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital for their care of Tommy during his final weeks. Survivors include his parents, his paternal grandfather Ray Schrock, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by eight pre-born siblings, his maternal grandmother Roberta Schrock and Aunt Jen, his paternal grandparents Harlan and Jane Diehr and Uncle John. Praise and worship honoring Tommy shall be on Thursday, April 27, 2017, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Saline. Visitation shall be at Christ the King Catholic Church Parish Center Gym on Friday, April 28, 2017, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Daily Mass shall be at 5:30 PM followed by Stations of the Cross honoring Tommy at 6:15 PM. Visitation shall be at 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM on Saturday, April 29, 2017, followed by a Mass of the Resurrection at 2:00 P.M. at Christ the King Catholic Church in Ann Arbor with Fr. Francis Mossholder as Celebrant. Burial will take place at Arborcrest Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Christ the King Benevolent Fund, In Memory of Tommy Diehr. Envelopes will be available in the Christ the King Catholic Church Parish Center Gym where friends may begin arriving on Friday, April 28, 2017 from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and again from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. A Rosary Service will be held on Friday at 7:15 P.M. Friends may also join the family for a visitation on Saturday from 1:00 P.M. until the time of service at 2:00 P.M. To sign Tommy’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions please visit: www.rbfhsaline.com.