George Dietsch Obituary

George C. Dietsch

MARION: George C. Dietsch, age 92, of Marion died February 10, 2013 at Kingston Manor in Marion. A memorial service will be held February 23 at 1030 a.m. at Prospect Street Methodist Church. A reception will follow.

Born August 10, 1920, he is survived by his wife, Betty (Mattix) Dietsch; his sister, Gertrude "Trudy" Galloway; four children (Neil, Jeanne, Terry, and Scott); and six grandchildren.

George was well known to farmers who raised livestock in Marion and surrounding counties during the 50 years after World War II. In the aftermath of the Great Depression and the loss of the family farm, George left high school to work at the Fostoria Serum Company, located east of the current Whirlpool plant in Marion, Ohio. After serving his country in World War II, he returned to the livestock business. From the early 1950s he was manager of the Marion Stock Yards until 1977. By that time he had taken an equity interest in the chain of stockyards owned, by Ward Livestock Company and was the company's president. He sold the business to Heinold Hog Market, continuing to work for them until 1981. He would continue to stay active in the local livestock business as a cattle buyer until he retired in 1996 at the age 75.

George was at least a third-generation member of Prospect Street Methodist Church. His grandfather's name (also George) is emblazoned in stained glass there, marking a time when the church's membership consisted largely of German-speaking farmers. Among the first families of Marion, local Dietsch ancestors can be traced back to Jean Michael Dietsch who came to Marion County prior to 1820. The pre-depression Dietsch properties included farmland in what is now the Chateau Ridge development west of route 529.

George is remembered as someone who possessed the intelligence and persistence that made him a successful businessman. At the same time exhibited a blend of wisdom, caring, humility, and humor that inspired his children and earned the respect of those who knew him.

Published by Marion Star on Feb. 19, 2013.
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I'm so sorry for your loss and wish you the very best.

Andy Harper

February 26, 2013

My prayers and thoughts go out to Betty and the family at this time of loss.Our roots of kinship go back through the decades, may God be with you all.

Carroll Neidhardt

February 26, 2013

Prayers and thoughts go out to the family.

Carroll Neidhardt

February 25, 2013

We will miss Uncle George. He was a kind man with a sense of humor. Our condolences go to his family. I am sure he is in heaven visiting with family and friends.

Pat Jordan

February 22, 2013

one of the many things i missed about marion after moving in 2002 was the almost daily meetings with george and gang at the meijers coffee shop. god bless him and family.

bob swift

February 19, 2013

Mrs. Dietsch and Jeanne,
My heart is with you at this time of sorrow. I have many wonderful memories of your family during our years of growing up at First Presbyterian.
Fondly,
Stephanie (Weiser) Henkle

February 19, 2013

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