Ray Diel always says that the Grove Redskins had the best basketball players and that the Muddy Blackhawks the prettiest cheerleaders. On June 12th, 1971 at the Latona Church of Christ Ray got
his Muddy Blackhawks Cheerleader when the basketball player from Grove married Debbie Knepper, the cheerleader from Muddy and their love story officially began.
They had three sassy daughters, Sarah (Cliff) Kinkade, Michelle (Jason) Fulton and Rebekah (Monty) Nester who still wear the badge “Diel Girls” with honor and pride.
They’ve made their life in the community they were born in and love giving back to.
Their greatest joy is their family and the second generation, their grandkids: Payton, Dawson, Gabe,
Jack, Cooper, Dexter, Harrison, Quincy and Penelope. If one of their grandkids is doing some sort of activity you can bet their Mam & Bamp will be there proudly cheering them on.
When Debbie is happy she likes to say that “my cup runneth over”, to know them, their love for each other and the life they’ve created together, it truly is overflowing.
We’d love for you to join us on June 13, 2021 as we celebrate their 50th Anniversary with an open house
from 2-4 pm at the First Baptist Church 400 West Washington Newton, IL
If you can’t attend and would like to send a card their address is:
6385 East 1000th
Newton, IL 62448
