Obituary for Martha Allum Diehl: May 27,1932 to May 13, 2025

Martha Allum Diehl, a lifelong resident of Yerington, passed away on May 13, 2025 at the age of 92 after a short illness.

Martha was born on May 27, 1932  in Yerington to Alta Perry and William Allum. She married her high school sweetheart Gordon Diehl. Martha graduated from Yerington High School and attended UNR

Martha was a wife, mother, business partner and friend.  Martha was always active in the community.  Her hobbies included archery, bowling, tennis, bicycling, reading and growing flowers.  Martha was active in Walker River Bowmen from its founding.   In 2002 Carol Fuller, Jean Crabtree and Martha founded YAPS.  Martha was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Gordon, brother Bill and sister Mary.   She will be missed by her 2 children, 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

No services are planned. Family and friends are invited to sign her online guest book at www.FRFH.net  In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to YAPS or Walker River Bowmen.

Arrangements are under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home, 25 Hwy 208 Yerington, Nevada 89447  (775) 463-2911

Here is an article from 2017 in the Archery Magazine highlighting Martha & her husband Gordon’s 60 year involvement in archery participation and mentoring (NFAA National Field Archery Association):

The article can be viewed on pages 16 & 17 of the magazine:

Wedding announcement for Martha Allum & Gordon Diehl on July 29, 1950. Reno Gazette Journal:

August 21, 2019 obituary for Gordon Diehl. Reno Gazette Journal:

Here is Martha Diehl in October 2024 with friends Alyce Reese & Mary Kropelnicki, all volunteers with YAPS, Yerington Animal Protection Society.