Dietz, William "Billy" Longtime icon of the Ridgewood area in Joliet, Illinois passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy Dietz; his brother, John "Pete"; and his sister, Brenda (John) Zeigler. He is survived by his son, Jeff (Lisa) Dietz; and grandsons, Justin, Matthew and Tyler; sisters, Joyce (Frank) Crnkovic, Rosie (Dave) Rush; his brother, Steve (Cindy) Dietz; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by "his best friend" and longtime companion, Betty Peterson. Billy's employers included Caterpillar Tractor Company and the American Legion Post 1080 in Joliet, IL. In addition Billy served in the United States Marine Corp. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Escondido, California alongside his parents. A Celebration of Billy's Life will be held at the American Legion Post 1080 at a later date.
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My prayers go out to all of Billy's family. Billy was a life long friend, even though I didn't see him much I still thought of him often, he was such a nice man.
Sharon Simon/Pemble
October 21, 2013
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Dietz family and Betty. Very fond memories of Billy, we had a lot of fun times! He will be missed.
Fudd and Debbie Murphy
October 16, 2013
To Betty and Bill's family,
We will miss having Bill's car hold our place while we are in Idaho. He would park in our drive next door so it looked like someone was home and also so he didn't have to park way down the street. We always enjoyed visiting with him and Betty when we were here and enjoyed joining him as we welcomed Betty home from the Hero Flight at Midway. Rest in peace dear, kind neighbor.
Mary and Bob Gehrke
Mary & Bob Gehrke
October 16, 2013
"We Love You Uncle Bill, Rest In Peace"
Cathy & Bob Henriques
October 6, 2013
debbie dietz-radtke
October 6, 2013
Sorry for the loss of Billy as we had many good times is Joliet growing up
Paul Kuna
October 6, 2013
My prayers are with you Steve and the entire family. As you well know he was like a brother to me. Now God has a Third Base Angel to have him send loved ones home and be safe. God Bless !
Richie Pacheco. Jr
October 6, 2013
We had good times working in the kitchen with Billy.Condolence to Betty and his family
October 6, 2013
Prayers to the Dietz family, who lived two doors away from me in Ridgewood when we were all growing up.
Laura Palmer Gibson
October 6, 2013
My condolences to Betty and the Dietz family. I have known Billy my entire life, he was a great guy and will be missed. RIP
Madonna Fracaro
October 6, 2013
Sending condolences and prayers to the Dietz family. Sorry to hear of Bill's passing.
Susan Gall
October 6, 2013
We grew up with Billy and his family in Ridgewood. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard and Denise (Himes) Long and Family
October 6, 2013
REST IN PEACE UNCLE BILL,I LOVE YOU..
DEBBIE DIETZ-RADTKE
October 6, 2013
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