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James Clarke Diel

James Clarke Diel, 72, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Ark. He was born on Aug. 7, 1942, in St. Louis, Mo., to Charles and Nell Diel. James worked at Acme Foundry in Coffeeville, Kan., Bentonville Casting Company in Bentonville, Ark., American Castings in Pryor, Okla., and Fascast in Sapulpa, Okla., before retiring to Bella Vista. He lived in Bella Vista for one year. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Ann, of Bella Vista, Ark.; two sons, John Diel and wife Karen of Ponca City, Okla., and Jeff Diel of Tonkawa, Okla.; one daughter Sarah Hunt and husband Steve of Bloomington, Ill.; one brother Robert Diel and wife Kathy of Searcy, Ark.; and one sister Jane Ledoux and husband Rich of Canon City, Colo.; along with seven grandchildren. A private family memorial for James has already been held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bella Vista Animal Shelter, 32 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista, AR 72714 or Pittsburg State University American Foundry Society Scholarship at this link, https://go.pittstate.edu/givenow Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.

Published September 2, 2014

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