Ryan Matthew Diehl, 33, of Goff, KS, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at his home; from a courageous battle of brain cancer. He was born October 14, 1987 in Holton, KS, the son of Matthew Thomas and Joyce Kenette (Nott) Diehl.

Ryan attended Wetmore and Holton schools; he earned his GED in Topeka. He most recently worked for Kirks Body Shop and previously at Hammersmith and SKF in Seneca.

Survivors include his companion, Susan J. Beecham of the home; son, Jaxson Diehl of the home; 2 step-children, Matthew Skidmore of Topeka, KS and Kinsey Beecham of Meriden, KS; parents, Matt and Joyce Diehl of Wetmore, KS; 2 sisters, Katie Galvez (Rene) of Topeka, KS and Kimberly Diehl (Pat Brown) of Wetmore, KS; maternal grandmother, JoAnn Nott of Holton, KS; paternal grandparents, Dan Diehl of Seneca and Janet Diehl of Topeka, KS; 2 nieces, Nataleigh and Ellie and a nephew, Braxton and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

 He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Kenneth Nott.

 Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Family strongly urges casual dress and/or Chiefs attire.  Burial will follow at Wetmore Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday evening. Memorials may be given to the Jaxson Diehl Education Fund c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.