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John Dietzler Obituary

John Patrick Dietzler A funeral Mass for John Patrick Dietzler will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, at Annunciation Church, Webster Groves, Mo. Born Sept. 20, 1925, in St. Louis, Mo., fortified with the sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, he died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, with his family and hospice care in Glen Ellyn, Ill. Burial will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, St. Louis. Mr. Dietzler was a World War II veteran, having served in the Merchant Marines and the Army. He retired in 1985 after 30 years in secondary education, teaching in Illinois and Missouri. John was the beloved husband of Teresa Dietzler (nee Blanda) for 54 years; dear father of Daniel (Pat), Diane (Jo-L Hendrickson) Sally (Peter) Han, Jane (Mike) Palella, Ellen (Jim) Renzas, Teresa J. Titsworth, John "Jack" Gerard, Joseph (Sorel), Meg (Dwight) Spicher and the late Louis Nicholas; loving grandfather of 22, ages 7 to 25, and one on the way; and dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, at Kutis Afton Funeral Parlor, 10151 Gravois, St. Louis, where a rosary will said at 3 p.m. Masses or donations to melanoma research would be appreciated. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book. For funeral information, (314)842-4458.

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Published by Daily Herald on Sep. 5, 2002.

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David Smith

September 9, 2002

It was a privilege to work with John in the 1970's at GBS. I learned much from him about how to teach and how to live. I value still his comitment to students, family, and friends. Thanks John for your great example.David Smith, Bloomingdale,Il

Virginia Hahn

September 7, 2002

With deepest sympathy to the Dietzler family on your loss. John was a great teacher and friend. His letters will be sadly missed. John personified all that a great teacher is. His students were so fortunate to have known him, as were we, his colleagues. Rest well, John.

Phyllis Beilgard

September 6, 2002

My prayers are with you during this difficult time. I taught with John at GBS and what a great educator!

Burt Rhodes

September 5, 2002

Sorry for your personal loss. John was my mentor and great friend in teaching the Chicago class at Glenbrook. I've kept his letters and his memories will be with me forever. I will pray for him.

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