White Funeral Home
400 First Street West
Independence, Iowa 50644

INDEPENDENCE – Vincent DePaul Diskin, Jr, 81 years old, of Independence, IA, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at ABCM Rehab Center – West, in Independence, after battling cancer.

Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the White Funeral Home, Independence.

Vincent was born August 13, 1941, in Oak Park, IL, the son of Vincent DePaul Diskin, Sr. and Margaret Ethel (Deising) Diskin. He graduated high school from Lyons Township High School and then graduated from the University of Illinois – Champaign. He married Janet Horn on November 23, 1963, in Cook County, Illinois. The couple later divorced. He married Shirley Ann Kern on April 1, 1989, and the couple later divorced. Vince was self-employed as a woodworker, doing many carpentry and woodworking projects over the years. He was much loved by all.

Vince is survived by his four sons, Barry Diskin of Lombard, Ill, Brian Diskin of Phoenix, AZ, Scott (Andrea) Diskin of Phoenix, AZ, Sean Diskin of Montgomery, IL; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and one step-son, Dewey Millard.

Following visitation, Vince will be taken to the University of Iowa Medical School where he has deeded his body to further the education of medical students. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family or towards cancer research.

Online condolences may be placed at www.White-MtHope.com
White Funeral Home, Independence, IA, is in charge of arrangements.