Columbus --Howard E. Diehlmann age 83 died on Sunday, November 8, 2020.

He was born on July 5, 1937 to Theodore and Mary (Berghammer) Diehlmann in Rio, WI. Howard served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958.  He was married to Elaine Schwoch at Rio Lutheran Church on November 5, 1960.

Howard worked at Wisconsin Foundry and Machine Co. in Madison for over 30 years and then worked as a sheet metal fabricator. He looked forward to spending time with family and friends, hunting, fishing, and playing cards.  He also enjoyed reading, going on vacations, and spending time at his cabin.  Howard was a long time member of United Methodist Church in Columbus.

Survivors include his wife Elaine of Columbus; two sons Kevin (Terri) Diehlmann of Beaver Dam and Jeff (Wendy) Diehlmann of Madison; one daughter Julie (David) Berg of Montello; three grandchildren Ethan (Sara) Diehlmann, Hannah Berg, Trent Diehlmann; two step-grandchildren Megan (Andrew) Bykowski, Stacy (Gerald) Frei; one step great-grandchild Ellory Bykowski and; a sister Beverly (Donald) Hepler of Pardeeville; a brother Robert (Pat) Diehlmann of Onalaska; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by parents; five brothers and four sisters.

A private family graveside service will be held in the Cambria Cemetery with full military honors. A Celebration of Life will be held in 2021 for family & friends.  Online condolences may be made at jensenfuneralandcremation.com.