Rod Diede, 78, of Bowman, ND, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the Southwest Healthcare Hospital in Bowman after a courageous battle with cancer.  Memorial Services for Rod will be on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 2:00 at the Bowman United Methodist Church.   A Private Family Burial to take place before services.  Pastor Ray Sherwood will officiate.  On Monday, October 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. family and friends will be gathering in the dinning hall of the Methodist Church to celebrate Rod's life.  Visitation for Rod will be on Monday, October 11, 2021 from 12-9 at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel.

Rod was born January 4, 1943 at Richardton hospital to Jake and Pauline Diede of Antelope, ND. Costing his parents a grand total of $42.50. He attended Hebron Public School graduating in 1961. He loved sports, playing basketball, football, and baseball from a very young age. At the age of 16 he earned his Eagle Scout award as a member of Troup 40. After graduating from Hebron High, Rod attended Dickinson State College playing basketball and baseball for the Blue Hawks. He graduated with majors in Physical Education and Business Education with a minor in Psychology. He then went to Hazelton to teach and coach for 3 years. Here he

met his beloved wife of 53 years, Dorinda Serr. They were married in August 1968 and moved to Hawthorne, NV where he taught Business Education and was the head baseball coach, assistant football and basketball coach. In 1970 they moved to Reno, NV where he obtained a masters degree in School Administration. Upon graduation from the Univ of NV, they moved to Bowman where he accepted the elementary/junior high principal position for 6 years. Rod then went into banking where upon retiring in 2016, he completed 36 years of working with farmers, ranchers, and customers whom he truly enjoyed and considered friends. He acquired a strong feeling of admiration for those in the farming and ranching community. During his professional years he shared a deep sense of empathy, caring, and kindness to the lives he touched. His commitment to family, friends, church, and community was very special. Rod was active in the United Methodist Church as a member of Ad board, Pastor Parrish board, and Chairman of Finance committee. He was a member of the Bowman City Commission, served as interim mayor, Bowman Lions club, and the Bowman Economic Development Corporation. After officiating girls and boys basketball for 30 years Rod was selected to the North Dakota High School Association Officials

Hall of Fame. After college he participated in amateur baseball and basketball for many years.
Rod enjoyed a life of hunting with his beloved English setter hunting dog, Brodie and his son Quinn as well as many friends. He also enjoyed fishing, golfing, watching his Cleveland Indians and Detroit Lions of which he was a fan for over 60 years, spending time with his family, children and grandchildren, and visiting with friends. He always looked forward to attending the kids many activities and also supported Dorinda and the Community Choir Christmas concert faithfully for 40 years.
He is survived by, and dearly loved his wife Dorinda who supported and assisted his many endeavors and accomplishments, beloved children Taya (Scott) and Quinn (Kimberly), grandchildren Crew and Aven, sisters Darlayne (Myron) and Audrey (Jim) and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the sound system fund at the Bowman United Methodist Church.