Bonnie Dieter Obituary
Bonnie Rae Dieter, age 77, of Erie, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015, at home surrounded by family, after a short battle with cancer.
She was born March 22, 1937 in War Creek, Kentucky to the late Charles "Buck" Combs and Maudie Combs Wyatt.
Bonnie enjoyed gardening and plants, playing bingo, and going to the casino.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, William Wyatt in 1960; a stillborn son in 1972; her eldest daughter, Pamela Cagara in 1997; and her stepsister, Yvonne Earick in 2015.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ralph Dieter; four children: Michael L. Dieter of Erie, Timothy J. Dieter of Dayton, Ohio, Kelly Rae Dieter of Fredricksburg, Pa., and Kerry Roward and her husband, Steve, of Erie. She is further survived by son-in-law, Alan Cagara; daughter-in-law, Sandra Dieter; as well as eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 602 W. 10th Street on Monday from 5 p.m. until the time of the service at 7 p.m. Condolences may be sent to www.Burtonfuneralhomes.com.
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Joseph Arico
April 25, 2015
My deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you.
Sandy Dieter
March 29, 2015
So happy I got to say my goodbyes in person. I thanked her for being my mother in law for 25 years and told her that I loved her. It was so nice to hear that she loved me, also. RIP.
Vickie Mong
March 16, 2015
Ralph,
I'm sorry about the loss of your dear wife. Please know how much you are cared about & wish you sincere comfort during this time of grief. You'll be in my thoughts & prayers to help bring you peace of mind & heart.
Vickie Mong
March 16, 2015
Kerry & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I know she will be missed so much by all of you. You will be in my thoughts & prayers that you will be comforted knowing she is at rest.
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March 10, 2015
Mike & Family,
You have our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers.
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Timothy Oros
March 9, 2015
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.
Mary Sue Musica
March 9, 2015
Mike and family:
So very sorry to hear the news about your mom. May you all find comfort in knowing there's another guardian angel watching over you. Thoughts and prayers.
Laurie Bulkley (Owens)
March 8, 2015
Mike & Family,
Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you at this time, Your mother was a wonderful, fun and loving woman.
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