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John Dietsch Obituary
1934 - 2021
John D. Dietsch, M.D., age 87, of Columbus, died Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was an Anesthesiologist at OSU Hospital, Piqua, Troy, and Dettmer Hospitals in Miami County and for over 30 years at Grant Medical Center. He is preceded in death by grandparents who raised him, Thomas and Fannie Dietsch, father Donald (Luella) Dietsch, and friend Richard Rager. John is survived by daughters, Sheri (Jud) Boley and Laurie Dietsch; grandchildren, Allison Miller and Alex (Eliese Kendrick) Miller; brother, Tom Dietsch; sister, Carla Dietsch; niece, Tina (Joe) Fox; great-niece, Lydia Fox; cousin, Jack (Connie) Williams; and former wife, Pat Dietsch. He was a graduate of Findlay High School, Miami University and The OSU School of Medicine. He was Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. John was a computer enthusiast and longtime Ham Radio Operator with call sign KG8FO. Private services will be held for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Unified DT at https//www.unifieddt.com. Condolences may left at: www.RutherfordFuneralHome.com
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Joe Kersey MD
September 10, 2021
I worked with John and Grant Hospital from 1980 until 1991. He was a good friend; we often went shooting together at my place in Vinton County and spent many pleasant hours on my back deck drinking and telling stories.
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Shelly Mitchell
August 9, 2021
Laurie, my deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
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