Paul R. Diekhoff, 61, of St. Louis, Missouri died on Thursday, April 15, 2021. He was born August 5, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to Robert and Harriet Diekhoff and baptized August 7. He spent his childhood years in Mt. Prospect, IL . After graduating from Forest View High School in Arlington Hts., IL, Paul went on to earn a Bachelor's and Master's degree at University of Illinois. He then earned his Jurisprudence degree at St. Louis University Law School. He was an Assistant City Counselor for St. Louis. Paul enjoyed reading, fishing, cheering the Cubs, playing with his dog, Loki, and teasing his nieces and nephews. Paul was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Harriet; brother-in-law, Michael Schaller; and a great-nephew, Nate. He is survived by his sisters Karen Schaller and Diana (Jim) Frost, and brother Philip Diekhoff, four nieces, two nephews, and a great – niece and nephew. Services will be held Timothy Lutheran Church in St. Louis on April 19th at 11:00AM.