Richard Shawn Diesel
Richard Shawn Diesel, 38, of Big Sky, Mont., died unexpectedly Thursday, November 30, 2017, of an apparent heart attack in the home of his parents, Richard and Marci Richard Diesel of Washington.
He was born September 23, 1979, in Washington, and had lived in Big Sky for the last 13 years.
He was a 1998 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School and attended Penn State University.
Mr. Diesel was a self-employed fly fishing guide in the Big Sky area and was a proud member and certified guide of Orvis Fly Fishing Outfitters.
He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins fan. His personal highlight was being present when Mario Lemieux scored five different ways in one game. His Montana friends were well aware of his Pittsburgh connection with his jerseys, shirts and various Pittsburgh fan gear.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are three sisters, Devon Tonti (Zach) and Kelsey Cleveland (Patrick), both of Houston, and Jordan Corso (Rick) of Canonsburg; two nieces, Claire Elizabeth Cleveland and Haylee Anne Tonti; two nephews, Bodey Diesel Cleveland and Theo Brooks Tonti, his godson; his paternal grandmother, Joann Diesel of Washington; his maternal grandmother, Anne Richard of Canonsburg; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and many close friends in Montana.
Deceased are his maternal grandfather, Theodore Richard, and his paternal grandfather, Richard L. Diesel Sr.
Friends of the family will be received in the home of his parents on Whitetail Drive, Washington, PA 15301, from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, December 3. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Big Sky.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Trout Unlimited, Montana Chapter, P.O. Box 7186, Missoula, MT 59807, montanatu.org or Toys for Tots at any of its collection locations.
Condolences may be left by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com.