Bessie L. (Gudermuth) Diekmann, 95, of Eureka died Dec. 27, 2020. Mrs. Diekmann was an avid glass collector, a member of the Eureka Historical Society and a charter member of St. Mark s Lutheran Church in Eureka. She shared her love of Jesus with many and was a loving mother to four generations. She was the daughter of the late Meril Allan and Helen Louise (Beach) Gudermuth. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years: Arthur Henry Diekmann, who died 18 years ago.
She is survived by 18 children; 39 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death two sons; two daughters; one granddaughter; four brothers; and two sisters.