Cause of Death: Lung Cancer
Occupation: Mink Rancher & Antique Business
Obiituary:
October 31, 2011
Robert F. DietrichThe Tribune-Democrat
ADAMS TOWNSHIP — DIETRICH – Robert F., 81, Adams Township, went home to be with the Lord Oct. 30, 2011, at Windber Medical Center, Palliative Care Unit. Born Dec. 14, 1929, in Windber, son of Koser and Anna (Williams) Dietrich. Preceded in death by parents; son, Bruce G. Dietrich; and brother, Koser. On Sept. 30, 1950, he married Dorothy J. Stutzman, and they have celebrated 61 years of marriage. Bob graduated from Windber High School, Class of 1948. He attended trade school in Kansas City, Mo. Bob was employed as a master mechanic/machinist/welder at Hoffman IH Farm Implements Co., Flood City Brass & Electric and later retired from Galliker Dairy Co., where he was employed as the maintenance supervisor for 17 years. He also owned Dietrich Machine Shop, where he worked until shortly before his death. He was always busy in his shop and never hesitated to assist anyone in need. If it was broken, he could fix it. Member and former trustee at Bethel United Methodist Church, Salix. In his younger days, Bob was an avid hunter and fisherman. He especially enjoyed traveling with his wife, Dorothy. Together they visited all 49 continental states. He will be remembered for his witty one liners and trademark sense of humor that could bring a smile to everyone’s face. Bob’s passion and dedication to his family and friends was unrivaled. In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by son, R. James, married to the former Joyce E. Diehl, Brookville, Pa.; daughter, Janice L., wife of Frank J. Brown, Garrettsville, Ohio; grandchildren, Amy, wife of Jason Bonnar, Beaver, Pa.; Robert C., married to the former Emily A. Boyle, Williamsport; and Kayla J. and Kyle J. Brown, both of Garrettsville, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Bethany K. and Jameson R. Bonnar and R. Jack and Simon R. Dietrich; sister-in-law, Jackie Leffler; nieces and nephews, Ralph and George Mostoller; Karen, Walter, Rebecca and Paul Leffler; and Cory Thomas and Barry Eash, who were like sons to him. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, and from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland Township, the Revs. Donald Poole, Ralph Mostoller and R. James Dietrich, officiating. Interment, Richland Cemetery. The family suggests contributions be directed to the “Robert F. and Dorothy J. Dietrich Machining Scholarship” at Pennsylvania College of Technology Foundation, One College Ave., Williamsport, Pa. 17701, or to Windber Hospice, 600 Somerset Ave., Windber, Pa. 15963, in memory of Bob. Online condolences may be posted at www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.
Cause of Death: Auto Accident.
Military service: WWII
Medical Information: Skin disorder - Vitilgo - covered a large portion of her body. Family moved to Tucson, Az. hoping that the climate would help her condition.