Leavenworth – Leroy "Marty" Martin Diehl, 70, passed away September 18, 2021 at his home in Leavenworth.

He was born October 26, 1950 in Dodge City, the son of Roy L. and Verona M. Kellogg Diehl. Marty graduated from Jetmore High School in 1969 and received his Masters degree in Psychology from Emporia then went to work for Leavenworth Penitentiary before retiring.

He was of the Christian faith and was a member of the NRA.  Marty was an avid gun collector and enjoyed spending time with family, especially nieces and nephews.  He served in the United States Air Force.

Survivors include: two brothers, Sonny  (Linda) Diehl, Fort Collins, CO, Ronnie (Jeri) Diehl, Jetmore; sister, Lorina (Gene) Mache, Schulenburg, TX and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Jason Diehl.

Memorial graveside service will be held Friday, April 15, 2022 at 2 p.m. in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore with Rev. Mark Durham presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.  Military honors will be provided at graveside by the United States Air Force and Chester Hawkins American Legion Post #290.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Chester Hawkins American Legion Post #290 in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.