Photo courtesy of Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Mary Etta Dietrich-Rieffel
Frankenmuth, MI
Went to be with her Lord Sunday, November 1, 2015 at St. Mary?s of Michigan in Saginaw, after a lengthy illness; age 76 years. Mary Etta Campbell was born on November 10, 1938 in Robertson County, KY to the late Howard (Ellena) Campbell. She moved with her family to Saginaw in the 1940?s and graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1956. She was married to Theodore J. Dietrich, he predeceased her in 1977. She later married Mark Rieffel on April 26, 1988; he survives her. Mary was employed by Dial Tent and Awning until her retirement in 1990. She was a member of Frankenmuth United Methodist Church and active in the church. She was also active in the Special Olympics and liked to bowl and dance.
Surviving besides her husband Mark are; children, Arthur (Judy) Dietrich of Beaverton, MI, Theodore J. ?Teddy? (Judy) Dietrich III of Midland, MI, Sherry Story of Vermont, Bryan (Becky) Dietrich of Freeland, MI, Erick (Sherry) Dietrich of Carrolton, MI, Mary Paige Rieffel of Columbus, OH; ; 8 grandchildren, Jennifer, Andy, Teddy, Tamara, April, Christopher, Gavin, Spencer; 19 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Sheila Leahy of Midland, MI, Peggy (Earl) Schell of Greensboro, NC, Kathe (Brian) Lombard of Saginaw, MI, Su (Floyd) Hollingsworth of Hemlock, MI, Bobbi (Dave) Krauss of Pinconning, MI, Sande Nightingale of Clinton, Twp, MI.
Mary Etta was preceded in death by; a granddaughter, Erica; a brother, Howard Jr. ?Howie? Campbell; a brother-in-law Michael Leahy.
Funeral services will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Frankenmuth United Methodist Church, 346 Vates St., Frankenmuth, MI. Rev. Scott Harmon will officiate with entombment in Chapel Hill in Freeland, MI. Mary Etta?s family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Special Olympics or Frankenmuth United Methodist Church.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Etta, Frank and I are unable to attend as we have moved to Florida. Our prayers go out to Mark and the family. We know she will be greatly missed. Frank & Carol Bamberger
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November 14, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. My sympathy for the family and friends. May the God of comfort be with you during this difficult time. 2 Cor. 2:3,4
November 13, 2015 | MI
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Etta. We will remember her fondly.
John & Stephanie Nicol
November 05, 2015 | Saginaw, MI
Many years have passed since we played together on the Linville side of Michigan Ave. as children then later in the Campbell house in Bond St. and since her grandmother had that lumber baron mansion moved from Michigan Ave. nearer to us in Congress St. and since all those garden and Christmas parties we celebrated together. I am sad to see you go.
William Hester
November 05, 2015 | Leipzig, Germany
I'm so sorry to hear her passing she was a wonderful person and a wonderful mother and wife she is going to be missed dearly her family is in my prayers and thoughts through this tough time I send my blessings
Kathleen Nicholls
November 05, 2015 | Farmington Hills, MI
We are deeply saddened by the news of Etta's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve Schanhals
November 04, 2015 | Holland, MI
All of us at Columbus Children's Theatre send our thoughts and prayers.
William Goldsmith
November 03, 2015 | Columbus, OH
Mark and Family, In our thoughts and prayers.
Karl & Julie Ieuter
November 03, 2015 | Sanford, MI
We are so sorry to hear of Etta's passing. May God bless and keep you all.
Dave & Joyce Kerr
November 03, 2015 | Saginaw, MI
