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Rod "Rat Man" Dietrich
1965 - 2012
Rod "Rat Man" Dietrich
1965 - 2012
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BORN
1965
DIED
2012
Rod Dietrich Obituary
Rod attended high school at Appleton West, and graduated in 1986. He enjoyed sports of all kinds, and played a lot of baseball in the ARD leagues. He enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, telling stories, following the New York Yankees, and being part of "Raider Nation." For over ten years, he worked as a mixer at Rich's Bakery and most recently as a driver for Fox Valley Cab.
Rod is survived by his son: Jakob Dietrich of Appleton; his mother: Marion Dietrich of Appleton; a sister: Gail (Scott) Kuehl of Appleton and their children Trevor and Alexa; a brother: Zane (Avy LeGear) Dietrich of Appleton and Zane's daughter Amanda; there are also four great nieces and nephews: Elijah Murphy, Graesen Stuck, Alexus Stuck, and Paige Sieber. Rod is also survived by many aunts and uncles: William (Marlene) Kearn, Gordon (Joyce) Kearn, Bob (Joan) Kearn, Carol (Jerry) Young, Edith Kearn, Don Blohm, and Al Boettcher. Rod is also survived by many nieces, nephews relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Gerald Dietrich, and by aunts and uncles: Kenneth Kearn, Mildred (Bob) Boushley, Shirley Blohm, Dorothy (Bob) Moon, Berniece (Clarence) Hostettler, Geraldine (Roger) Heling, Eleanor Boettcher, Ione Reffke, and an infant uncle, Donny.
The memorial service for Rod will be held at 4:00 PM on Monday, March 12, 2012 at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 N. Superior Street in Appleton with Rev. Jason Seymore officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday afternoon from 3:00 PM until the time of the service.
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Dawn M Hermann
March 3, 2022
Still brings sadness thinking of him being gone..but not forgotten. Hope Jake is good!
Wally Heling
March 20, 2012
Dear Marion, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. What a shocker to pass away at this very young age, our deepest sympathy and may God bless. Love, Wally and Charlene Heling and Cheryl
Ben Olcott
March 16, 2012
We cooked, we burned, we fished, we played, we walked thru the doors of more pet shop/aquariums than you can count. Wendys and Perkins. Parakeets and Guinea Pigs. Sheepshead and Carp. Snakeheads and Oscars. Cameros and Chaos. The memories are stacked deep. Thanks Rod... RIPeace
Amy Wicihowski-Prothero
March 12, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Jenny W
March 12, 2012
I have told you many times how much I appreciated that you made sure I always got home safely at night whether it was after work or after one too many...you will always be a great friend to me even in memory! God Bless you Rod!
Danny Wakefield
March 12, 2012
You always had a joke to tell, that always managed to make me laugh no matter what kind of mood I was in. Rod, you will truly be missed. I am proud to say you were my friend, and you will never be forgotten. My thoughts and Prayers to your family.
Dennis Hill
March 12, 2012
We have so many great memories of you, fishing will never be the same! You will be greatly missed Rod. We will never forget you.
Dennis & Julie
Donna Glaser
March 11, 2012
My thoughts, My prayers and my love go out to Aunt Marion, Gail and Zane. You were the strong, silent type. You were so much like your dad! Your walk, your voice, your laugh, that little snicker...Rest Easy Rod. Say "Hi" to Chad when you see him. Tell him I Miss him!
Dawn Hermann
March 10, 2012
thoughts and prayers to your family, as I have so many memories of times we spent ! God bless the RAT MAN . Dawn & Martika
Julie
March 10, 2012
Oh Rod, You always were and always will be my "pitbull". I dont know how many guys you scared away as we did our bar hopping thing, sometimes I wasnt even aware you were behind me given these guys your "death glare" UNTIL Id notice the guy lookin over my shoulder. Id turn to see what they were looking at and there you were. ALWAYS had my back !! Oh the stories I could tell but I cant see to hit the buttons thru all the tears I cry. I <3 U my friend Always and Forever ~Julie~
donna glaser
March 9, 2012
You were taken too young and to suddenly. Those who love you will grieve awhile, and then, the pranks you played, the jokes you told and the rats you loved! I remember about two years ago when the girls and I meeting you and Aunt Marion at I hop for pancakes. I sat next to you and we talked about your rat. I can't recall, was his name. "Elvis" ? It was quite clear how much you loved your rats. Rest in peace. Love your cousin, Donna
March 9, 2012
Rod so many great memories, you will be missed by so many. We will never forget you...xxoo
Kim and Bill
Tammy Struck/Van Denzen
March 9, 2012
Thoughts and Prayers are with you all in this time of grief. I went to school with Rod. He was a fellow classmate of mine. I didnt talk to him really but he was always a nice guy in passing of the halls. He will be deeply missed by many!
steve rolf
March 9, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in their time of loss.
Steve Rolf and Family
Toby
March 9, 2012
Rod, I wlll never forget the nights, music, fun at Gypsys, we had together, or the Red Honda Helix. My thoughts are prayers go to your family. You will be missed. RIP my friend.
March 9, 2012
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Aunt Marion, Gail & Family, and Zane & Family. Karrie & Harry Torbeck
Linda Probst
March 9, 2012
Our thoughts & prayers go out to Aunt Marion, Gail & Zane for the loss of my cousin Rod! Even though I didn't know Rod well, he was still my cousin. Rod, you are now home with your dad, grandparents & the others who left before you! R.I.P Rod. God Bless all that are left behind.
Steve & Tani Plamann
March 9, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Keith & Sue Heling
March 9, 2012
May God bless you and your family during this time of sadness.
Sam (Barb) Nickasch
March 9, 2012
To the Dietrich Family: I am so very, very, sorry for your loss. I'm a good friend of Zane & Avy and my heart goes out to them. May Ron find peace with Jesus and some how in his own way let you all know he's in good hands. Sincerely,
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