John A. Dietrich, age 77, of Cato, died peacefully early Friday morning, January 12, 2018 at his residence with his family at his side.
John was born in Manitowoc on March 4, 1940, son of the late Arthur and Clara (Bogenschutz) Dietrich. He attended grade school at St. Mary's Catholic School in Clarks Mills and St. Patrick's School in Maple Grove, and graduated from Reedsville High School with the class of 1958. John then served his country for three years (1958 - 1960) as a member of the United States Army. On October 27, 1962, he was married to Judith A. Cavanaugh at Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Manitowoc. The couple was blessed with three children and seven grandchildren.
John worked as a journeyman sheet metal worker with Sheet Metal Local #18 for many years, having worked with various companies including Reedsville Sheet Metal, Crafts Sheet Metal of Manitowoc and Aldag/Honald Mechanical of Sheboygan. He earned a 50 year pin for his years of service as a member of Sheet Metal Local #18 in 2010. John and Judy also worked side-by-side in the operations of Dietrich's Greenhouse out of their home for 24 years.
John coached elementary basketball at St. Michael's of Whitelaw for many years; he served as past trustee/treasurer at St. Michael's; and was active with the Home School Association. John was a former member of the N.R.A.; he enjoyed playing softball for many years; deer hunting with family and friends; and was a huge CUBS and Green Bay Packer fan. Above all, John loved the time spent with his family, especially enjoying all of his grandchildren's many events. For three consecutive years, John donated his time and talents in being involved with mission trips to the Dominican Republic.
John leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Judith Dietrich; three children and seven grandchildren: Steve and Kelley Dietrich of Reedsville, and their children, Rachel and Peyton; Sally and Scott Piefer of Oconomowoc, and their children, Lauren and Alec; Daniel and Dawn Dietrich of Brillion, and their children, Zackary (special friend, Shayna), Nickolas, and Makenna. He is further survived by one brother & four sisters-in-law: Arthur and Betty Dietrich of Whitelaw; Dolores Dietrich of Clarks Mills, Joan Dietrich of Reedsville, Claire Dietrich of Whitelaw; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edwin and Loretta Cavanaugh; five brothers, Robert Dietrich, Charlie (Florence) Dietrich, Larry Dietrich, Jerry Dietrich, Leo Dietrich; and four sisters, Baby Lois Ann, Sister Lois Ann, Dorothy (Al) Hoffman, and JoAnn (LeRoy) Eiles.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated by his nephew, Rev. Bill Hoffman and the Rev. Richard Klingeisen. Entombment will take place at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc, with full military graveside rites accorded by members of VFW Post 6179 of Kellnersville.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Jan 14 2018
John was born in Manitowoc on March 4, 1940, son of the late Arthur and Clara (Bogenschutz) Dietrich. He attended grade school at St. Mary's Catholic School in Clarks Mills and St. Patrick's School in Maple Grove, and graduated from Reedsville High School with the class of 1958. John then served his country for three years (1958 - 1960) as a member of the United States Army. On October 27, 1962, he was married to Judith A. Cavanaugh at Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Manitowoc. The couple was blessed with three children and seven grandchildren.
John worked as a journeyman sheet metal worker with Sheet Metal Local #18 for many years, having worked with various companies including Reedsville Sheet Metal, Crafts Sheet Metal of Manitowoc and Aldag/Honald Mechanical of Sheboygan. He earned a 50 year pin for his years of service as a member of Sheet Metal Local #18 in 2010. John and Judy also worked side-by-side in the operations of Dietrich's Greenhouse out of their home for 24 years.
John coached elementary basketball at St. Michael's of Whitelaw for many years; he served as past trustee/treasurer at St. Michael's; and was active with the Home School Association. John was a former member of the N.R.A.; he enjoyed playing softball for many years; deer hunting with family and friends; and was a huge CUBS and Green Bay Packer fan. Above all, John loved the time spent with his family, especially enjoying all of his grandchildren's many events. For three consecutive years, John donated his time and talents in being involved with mission trips to the Dominican Republic.
John leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Judith Dietrich; three children and seven grandchildren: Steve and Kelley Dietrich of Reedsville, and their children, Rachel and Peyton; Sally and Scott Piefer of Oconomowoc, and their children, Lauren and Alec; Daniel and Dawn Dietrich of Brillion, and their children, Zackary (special friend, Shayna), Nickolas, and Makenna. He is further survived by one brother & four sisters-in-law: Arthur and Betty Dietrich of Whitelaw; Dolores Dietrich of Clarks Mills, Joan Dietrich of Reedsville, Claire Dietrich of Whitelaw; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edwin and Loretta Cavanaugh; five brothers, Robert Dietrich, Charlie (Florence) Dietrich, Larry Dietrich, Jerry Dietrich, Leo Dietrich; and four sisters, Baby Lois Ann, Sister Lois Ann, Dorothy (Al) Hoffman, and JoAnn (LeRoy) Eiles.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated by his nephew, Rev. Bill Hoffman and the Rev. Richard Klingeisen. Entombment will take place at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc, with full military graveside rites accorded by members of VFW Post 6179 of Kellnersville.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Jan 14 2018
John A. Dietrich, age 77, of Cato, died peacefully early Friday morning, January 12, 2018 at his residence with his family at his side.
John was born in Manitowoc on March 4, 1940, son of the late Arthur and Clara (Bogenschutz) Dietrich. He attended grade school at St. Mary's Catholic School in Clarks Mills and St. Patrick's School in Maple Grove, and graduated from Reedsville High School with the class of 1958. John then served his country for three years (1958 - 1960) as a member of the United States Army. On October 27, 1962, he was married to Judith A. Cavanaugh at Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Manitowoc. The couple was blessed with three children and seven grandchildren.
John worked as a journeyman sheet metal worker with Sheet Metal Local #18 for many years, having worked with various companies including Reedsville Sheet Metal, Crafts Sheet Metal of Manitowoc and Aldag/Honald Mechanical of Sheboygan. He earned a 50 year pin for his years of service as a member of Sheet Metal Local #18 in 2010. John and Judy also worked side-by-side in the operations of Dietrich's Greenhouse out of their home for 24 years.
John coached elementary basketball at St. Michael's of Whitelaw for many years; he served as past trustee/treasurer at St. Michael's; and was active with the Home School Association. John was a former member of the N.R.A.; he enjoyed playing softball for many years; deer hunting with family and friends; and was a huge CUBS and Green Bay Packer fan. Above all, John loved the time spent with his family, especially enjoying all of his grandchildren's many events. For three consecutive years, John donated his time and talents in being involved with mission trips to the Dominican Republic.
John leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Judith Dietrich; three children and seven grandchildren: Steve and Kelley Dietrich of Reedsville, and their children, Rachel and Peyton; Sally and Scott Piefer of Oconomowoc, and their children, Lauren and Alec; Daniel and Dawn Dietrich of Brillion, and their children, Zackary (special friend, Shayna), Nickolas, and Makenna. He is further survived by one brother & four sisters-in-law: Arthur and Betty Dietrich of Whitelaw; Dolores Dietrich of Clarks Mills, Joan Dietrich of Reedsville, Claire Dietrich of Whitelaw; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edwin and Loretta Cavanaugh; five brothers, Robert Dietrich, Charlie (Florence) Dietrich, Larry Dietrich, Jerry Dietrich, Leo Dietrich; and four sisters, Baby Lois Ann, Sister Lois Ann, Dorothy (Al) Hoffman, and JoAnn (LeRoy) Eiles.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated by his nephew, Rev. Bill Hoffman and the Rev. Richard Klingeisen. Entombment will take place at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc, with full military graveside rites accorded by members of VFW Post 6179 of Kellnersville.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Jan 14 2018
John was born in Manitowoc on March 4, 1940, son of the late Arthur and Clara (Bogenschutz) Dietrich. He attended grade school at St. Mary's Catholic School in Clarks Mills and St. Patrick's School in Maple Grove, and graduated from Reedsville High School with the class of 1958. John then served his country for three years (1958 - 1960) as a member of the United States Army. On October 27, 1962, he was married to Judith A. Cavanaugh at Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Manitowoc. The couple was blessed with three children and seven grandchildren.
John worked as a journeyman sheet metal worker with Sheet Metal Local #18 for many years, having worked with various companies including Reedsville Sheet Metal, Crafts Sheet Metal of Manitowoc and Aldag/Honald Mechanical of Sheboygan. He earned a 50 year pin for his years of service as a member of Sheet Metal Local #18 in 2010. John and Judy also worked side-by-side in the operations of Dietrich's Greenhouse out of their home for 24 years.
John coached elementary basketball at St. Michael's of Whitelaw for many years; he served as past trustee/treasurer at St. Michael's; and was active with the Home School Association. John was a former member of the N.R.A.; he enjoyed playing softball for many years; deer hunting with family and friends; and was a huge CUBS and Green Bay Packer fan. Above all, John loved the time spent with his family, especially enjoying all of his grandchildren's many events. For three consecutive years, John donated his time and talents in being involved with mission trips to the Dominican Republic.
John leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Judith Dietrich; three children and seven grandchildren: Steve and Kelley Dietrich of Reedsville, and their children, Rachel and Peyton; Sally and Scott Piefer of Oconomowoc, and their children, Lauren and Alec; Daniel and Dawn Dietrich of Brillion, and their children, Zackary (special friend, Shayna), Nickolas, and Makenna. He is further survived by one brother & four sisters-in-law: Arthur and Betty Dietrich of Whitelaw; Dolores Dietrich of Clarks Mills, Joan Dietrich of Reedsville, Claire Dietrich of Whitelaw; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edwin and Loretta Cavanaugh; five brothers, Robert Dietrich, Charlie (Florence) Dietrich, Larry Dietrich, Jerry Dietrich, Leo Dietrich; and four sisters, Baby Lois Ann, Sister Lois Ann, Dorothy (Al) Hoffman, and JoAnn (LeRoy) Eiles.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated by his nephew, Rev. Bill Hoffman and the Rev. Richard Klingeisen. Entombment will take place at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc, with full military graveside rites accorded by members of VFW Post 6179 of Kellnersville.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Jan 14 2018
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