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Ruth Dietz Obituary
Ruth (nee Ihle)
June 9, 1939 - June 27, 2025
She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Dr. David B. Dietz, and their three children: Cindy (Jay) Spirt, Tim (Allison) Dietz, and Karen (Kirk) Mardock, along with nieces and nephews. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Jennie, Eric, Evan, Faith, Brad, Grace, and Jack. Ruth was a dedicated elementary school teacher who touched the lives of countless students with her warmth, patience, and care. She was active in the community through her work with the Friends of the Library and was a devoted supporter of Canisius College hockey. Ruth was also a loyal friend and neighbor to many. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, September 27th at 10:45 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church in Kenmore, NY. For more information or to share condolences, please email the family at [email protected].
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Susan E.(Rapp) Oliver
August 28, 2025
Ruth (Ihle) Dietz was my 4th grade teacher at Warren G.
Harding Elementary School during the 1963-64 school year. She exuded cheer, warmth, kindness and love and spread it widely. She gently conveyed the news of President Kennedy´s assassination to us one late, gray November afternoon. She touched my life in magical, memorable ways and made me feel seen and special. She inspired me to become a teacher. She graced my life.
Amanda M.
August 28, 2025
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Mrs. Dietz was my kindergarten and first grade teacher at Hoover and I remember her great big hugs and her kindness as I walked into her classroom.
I was in middle school when I ran into her at the mall, and she called me by name and made me feel like just yesterday she had me as a student. She will be greatly missed
Marissa McCormack
August 27, 2025
Mrs. Dietz was my kindergarten and 3rd grade teacher. I absolutely LOVED her, as did my sister who had her in the years prior to me. She was a lovely woman with a heart of gold and at age 39, I still remember her warmth and kind heart. My deepest condolences to her family as we send you prayers of healing and peace during your time of loss.
Brenda Fisch
August 25, 2025
So sorry for you and your family loss. Can't remember the last time we've seen each other but have been keeping in touch through christmas cards and letters. Love and hold tight to your wonderful memories of Ruth.
Lori
August 25, 2025
Mrs. Dietz was a warm loving teacher to my oldest daughter at Hoover Elementary. My condolences to everyone who knew this wonderful lady!
Rob Drago
August 25, 2025
On behalf of my mom and late father, our family sends its deepest condolences and thanks for a lifetime of friendship between our family and the Dietz's. It was a relationship that was very special to my parents.
Debbie Drapo
August 24, 2025
Miss Ihle was my wonderful 4th grade teacher and the inspiration for my own 40 year teaching career. I was fortunate enough to take her to lunch while visiting Tonawanda from St. Petersburg, FL. She meant the world to me, so I know what a painful loss this is to her family. My deepest condolences to you. May you find peace and take comfort in knowing that she brought love and light to so many lives.
dm
August 24, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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