Jason Lee Diesterhaft of Almena, WI, was unexpectedly called to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 19, 2021, as a result of anaphylactic shock induced by multiple bee stings.

Our gentle, loving, honest, strong, independent Jason etched a permanent mark in the hearts of countless people in his 33 years of life.

Jason was born on June 7, 1988, to Lee and Julie Diesterhaft.

He attended school in the Barron Area School District and earned his diploma in 2007. Growing up, Jason was a hands-on builder, loved to draw, and was an active little guy. He was a longtime member of the Poskin Jets 4-H Club and enjoyed playing softball.

Jason was a dedicated son, brother, uncle, and friend who selflessly built his life around helping others. Practical jokes and family dinners are memories that will be forever cherished. He loved playing Xbox with his buddies from all over the country, four-wheeling, posting on Youtube, and playing RC cars with his nephew. He took extreme pride in fixing things, mowing lawns, and lending a hand; all in the name of helping others. He quickly became known as the local handyman of Almena because of his knowledge of and willingness to fix things. There was never a task too large or small Jason would not tackle for someone else. For several years, Jason was co-organizer of the annual 4th of July fireworks display in Almena. Jason’s fierce independence, strength, and loyalty to his family, friends, and neighbors will not be soon forgotten. Jason was an avid garden tractor enthusiast and a lifelong fan of anything loud, fast, and powerful. Garden Tractor pulling was his one true sport. He loved to be out in the garage, polishing up his puller, dialing it in, and trying to push himself at each pull. He joined the Dairyland Garden Tractor Pullers Club where he pulled his garden tractor he named Toxic in the Hot Stock classes as well as Just a Little Toxic in the Outlaw classes. Prepping for pulls, heading out on road trips, making friends, and competing to try and beat his good friend, Rollie, brought Jason hours of happiness. Jason was fond of the phrase he coined around his house, “Send it!” The joy DGTP brought to Jason’s life is beyond measure.

He is survived by his parents, Lee and Julie Diesterhaft of Almena; sister, Nikki Holten; nephew, Kendyoll; his grandmother, Colleen Diesterhaft of Almena; aunts and uncles: Lori (Rick) Obermueller of Glenwood City, Steven (Ruth) Butzler of Cumberland, Lauri Diesterhaft of Eau Claire, Mark (Michelle) Diesterhaft of Kentucky, Mary (Dave) Berg of Osceola.

Jason was preceded in death by his grandparents: Ken Diesterhaft, Lloyd and Nancy Butzler. The hearts of those who love Jason so dearly are heavy. We celebrate his life and find comfort that he is in Heaven watching over us; ready to help when he sees us again.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Living Water Church - Cameron with Pastor Ned Lenhart officiating. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Almena with Michael Hoff, Nick Dowd, Aaron Feidt, Rollie Keeley, David Berg, and David Jones serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday at the Skinner Funeral Home in Cumberland and for one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church.

Last Update: Aug 23, 2021 4:25 pm CDT