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Nora Mae Dietrich
1917 - 2011
Nora Mae Dietrich
1917 - 2011
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BORN
1917
DIED
2011
Nora Dietrich Obituary
Born August 7, 1917 in Henry County, Ohio the daughter of the late Jerry and Mertie (Sturdavant) Yarnell. On February 13, 1939 she married Kenneth "Bud" Dietrich and he preceded her in death on June 3, 2004.
Mae was employed by G.T.E. in Ottawa, Ohio for 28 years retiring in 1979. She was a member of Local #1654 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO.
Surviving is one son, Roger L. Dietrich of Malinta, Ohio; daughter, Patricia A. (Jerry) Stemen of Columbus Grove, Ohio; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, and a special friend Phyllis Gray.
She was preceded in death also by three brothers, Henry, Curley, and Chuck Yarnell, one sister, Helen Head.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Walker Mortuary, Napoleon, Ohio, Father Daniel E. Borgelt, officiating. Interment will be made in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the mortuary on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m.
The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to St. Augustine Catholic School or to a charity of the donor's choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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September 16, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of Mae's passing. She and I talked every time we met. She was always very nice to me.
She was a sweet woman and we always had nice talks when we saw each other.
I used to patrol her neighborhood and she would sit in her garage and when I
came by I would hit her with the spotlight. She would give me the
Dickens the next time we talked and then laugh. I'm sure her spirit is at rest now. I wish
all of you well and I'm sorry I couldn't make the funeral.
Bob Weitzel Chief of Police
September 16, 2011
My sympathy to Mae's family. I live on Orchad Lane, just two streets over from Mae. I feel so sad that I can no longer stop and have conversations with her. I was just there for an hour a couple of nights before she died. I have several plants that she gave me and I purchased some cat salt/pepper shakers from her. We both loved gardening and flowers. Her lawn was beautiful. Her house was immaculate. Who will take care of the dog (that I love)? How glad I am that I have a great picture of Mae standing beside a vining morning glories. God's blessings for Mae and her survivors.
September 15, 2011
I was a next door neighbor to Mae and and very sorry to hear of her passing! Your family has my sympathy! Thoughts and prayers sent your way!
Norma Wheeler-Weis
September 15, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I unfortunately will be unable to attend the visitation due to my working hours but all of you will be in my thoughts. Your dad was my bus driver for many years & they were my neighbors for many years, and I occasionally would see them after they moved to Napoleon. Her salt & pepper shakers will miss her!! God bless all of your family, Norma Wheeler Weis
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JoLyn Nye
September 15, 2011
Roger and Robin,
Our sincere condolences to you in the passing of Mae.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your fond memories carry you through this difficult time. Now she and Bud can ride that bus in Heaven together.
Respectfully,
JoLyn Nye and Kori Ratliff
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