Cecilia Diedrich

Jan 27, 1934 -

Sep 12, 2025

Cecilia was born in Saalfelden, Austria. She grew up in the turmoil of World War II. She attended College in Salzburg. Being proficient in English, she earned a secretarial job with the occupation forces of the U.S. Army, where she met her first husband, James Hartley. They had seven children. They were stationed at several posts, finally settling in Eagle River, Alaska.

In 1971, Cecilia and James divorced. As a single mother of six, Cecilia relied on her deep faith in the Catholic church to survive through these tough times. In 1975, Cecilia remarried William Diedrich and had a son. Cecilia's working career included dental assistant, administrative assistant and an assistant teacher.

Cecilia's devotion to the Catholic church was her passion, working within the Archdiocese of Juneau/Anchorage in a variety of positions. Cecilia was proud of her Austrian heritage, imparting her family traditions on to her children.

Cecilia joins her husband, William Diedrich; sons, John and Jimmy Hartley; and granddaughter, Hannah Aliayah Rachel Diedrich. Cecilia is survived by Frankie Hartley Janke, Joe Hartley (Debi), Debbie Hartley Brady (Casey), Jerry Hartley (Mandy), Jeffrey Hartley, Wolf Diedrich (Joan), 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian burial was held on Sept. 18, 2025, at Saint Andrews Catholic Church, followed by a private family burial on Sept. 19, 2025. May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.