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John Dieter Obituary
Visitation will be Saturday, Feb. 5, from 1 to 5 p.m., Phillips Funeral Home (212 East Sixth St.), Vinton. Funeral Services will be Monday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m. at River of Life Church, Cedar Rapids. Viewing will be for one hour prior to service. A private family burial will be at Bear Creek Church Cemetery, Brandon.
He was born Dec. 5, 1961, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Colleen (Meg C) Dieter and Donald Dieter.
John graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in 1979. He was severely burned in a grain elevated explosion in 1981 which changed the course of his life dramatically.
He is survived by his two sisters, Sharon Dieter, Vinton, and Joanne Dieter Norris, Rowley, his brothers, David Dieter (Cheryl), Visalia, Calif., and the Rev. Mark G. Dieter, Lancaster, Wis. He leaves several nieces and nephews: Kylee, Karson, Kullen, and Kellis Dieter, Sarah Rippel, John and Will Norris and Ross Hossman.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Meg C. Dieter, his father, Donald J. Dieter, and his grandmother, Hilda Mackey-Beresford.
A memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.
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for John Dieter
Scott&Kelly Hinrichs
February 6, 2011
Time here on Earth is short. Soon we will all be rejoicing together in Heaven. Our prayers and thoughts are with you every day. Thank You John for touching our hearts!
Viktoriia Dieter
February 5, 2011
I love You. You are the best men in the world.I miss You a lot.
Kathy Yakel
February 5, 2011
John was a wonderful guy,he will be remembered in the wonderful memories he has given all of his family and friends around the world. Through his wisdom in his book and his legacy he will live on. Rest in peace John
Olga Germanova
February 5, 2011
It is truth that the best men pass away, when they are young. John was very young, when he gave us the air of happiness. It was particular John’s air. After breathing it we wanted to live again and again. We see how much things have remained to do. But he passed leaving tragic voids in our hearts and our lives and he took away that clear cheerful air. These voids will never be filled. These spaces in our hearts will always be John's. The tears are flowing down our cheeks for a long time. John are always being with us.
I am ashamed that I can’t pay my last tribute to John, but it isn’t my guilt. I’m sorry.
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Olga Germanova
February 4, 2011
We will always remember you
The gladdest day...
February 4, 2011
Steve & Ronda (Brozik) Kral
February 4, 2011
Jo & Family, We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. The thoughts and prayers of many are with you at this time of sorrow and the days to come.
Cindy Sonquist
February 3, 2011
Sharon, you and your family are in my prays John will be missed. I will be thinking of you all. Be strong
We dreamt of meeting you again, but you left us...
Olga Germanova
February 3, 2011
You will always live in our hearts
Olga Germanova
February 3, 2011
We will never forget you
Olga Germanova
February 3, 2011
With great love from your hearty friends
Olga Germanova
February 3, 2011
Lori Salz
February 3, 2011
John truly celebrated life and encouraged millions to do the same. His comforting words and voice will be missed. Thank you John and may you rest in peace.
Beth (Tompkins)Beaver
February 3, 2011
Dave & Family!
I am so very sorry to hear of John's passing! May happy wonderful memories of time spent together fill your days ahead.
Jon DeWitt
February 3, 2011
To the entire Dieter family, you are in our prayers constantly as you mourn and celebrate John's life. John made a difference in this world and his legacy will go forth. We smile because we know that John is in Heaven now. He simply is in a far better place. Thank you John for your life well lived
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