Found peace on Monday, February 6, 2012, age 74 years. Beloved husband for 49 years of Carol (nee Lemke). Loving father of James A. Diesch, Kim (Mark) Hoffman and Janet Diesch. Cherished "Papa" of Shannon Marie and Kelly Elizabeth Hoffman. Dearest brother of Richard "Whitey" (Dorothy) Diesch, Judy (Ted) Waldock, the late Joyce and the late Scott. Fond brother-in-law of Christine (Jim) Schmus and the late Frank Lemke. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family, friends and his "pals", Lady and Abby. Jim was a retiree of Miller Brewing. Visitation at the Funeral Home Thursday, February 9, 2012, 4:00-7:00 PM. Visitation also on Friday, 10:00-10:30 AM at BLESSED JOHN PAUL II PARISH at ST. JOHN KANTY CHURCH, 966 W. Dakota St., Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Entombment Forest Hill Memorial Park. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home South Suburban Chapel 6080 So. 27th Street 414-282-6080