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Eric Dietz Obituary
ERIC JOSEPH DIETZ MARCH 23, 1962 - AUG. 5, 2007 Eric Joseph Dietz, age 45, a resident of Modesto since 1967. Eric was born in Neenah, Wisconsin.
He is survived by companion, Miss Dennie Ross of Modesto; children, Jeremy Dietz of Merced, Devin Dietz, Brandon Dietz, both of Dayton, NV; mother, Janice Dietz of Merced; brother, Richard Dietz of Modesto; sister, Debora Dietz Neves of Merced; granddaughter, Melanie Dietz of Dayton, NV.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Dietz; brothers, Jeffrey Dietz and Steven Dietz. Eric was a smog technician. His hobbies were fishing, cars, and duck hunting.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, August 9, 2007 at 3:00 p.m., at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel, Modesto. Interment, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Neenah, WI. www.modbee.com/obituaries
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Mke Brewer
August 14, 2007
To the Dietz family:
I was out of town and just heard the news of Eric's ultimate sacrifice. Eric, Richard and Deborah are long time friends and our families are forever linked together. My sincere condolences and God bless you all during this difficult time.
Jerry Barlow
August 12, 2007
Eric and I use to be duck hunting companions many years ago and enjoyed some very wonderful hunting adventures and successes due in no small part to his gifted waterfowl calling abilities. I was very saddened with the news of his tragic and untimely death. My prayers are that God's peace will be with the surving families and comfort them in their grief.
The Rios Family
August 11, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Joy Thompson
August 8, 2007
Dear Jan & Family,
My heart was so burden when I read the article in the Modesto Bee yesterday. I just couldn't believe it! It seems like yesterday when we moved into our home on Poinsettia Drive and met your family almost 33 years ago. Eric would have been 11 or 12 years old and I have so many memories of Eric growing up. One of my fondest memories is the time when he bought my 1969 Camero...he was so, so excited...but when he wrecked it...he was so, so unhappy. Also, the time when he cut down that huge tree in our backyard and dug out the stump for a mere $50.00. I have never seen anyone work so hard...he gave it his all until the job was completed. I know that his determination is what saved Brandon! Jan, just know that I'm praying for you and your family durning this difficult time. I miss you. Love, Joy Thompson
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Joy Thompson
August 8, 2007
Dear Jan & Family,
My heart was broken when I read the article in the Modesto Bee yesterday. I just couldn't believe it! It seems like yesterday when we moved into our home on Poinsettia Drive and met your family almost 33 years ago. Eric would have been 11 or 12 years old. I have so many memories of Eric growing up, but my favorite ones are the times when he bought my 1969 Camero...he was so, so excited...but when he wrecked it...he was so, so unhappy. Also, the time when he cut down that huge tree in our backyard and dug out the stump for a mere $50.00. I have never seen anyone work so hard...he gave it his all until the job was completed, and I know that determination is what saved Brandon! Jan, just know that I'm praying for you and your family durning this difficult time. I miss you. Love, Joy Thompson
Mildred Krause
August 8, 2007
Jan and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories help to comfort you. My fondest memory is how hard we worked at the reception at my house so many years ago. Love Mitty
Mildred Krause
August 8, 2007
Jerome, Devin and Brandon: My thoughts, LOVE and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Just know you can be very proud of your father. Also know I will always love you. Aunt Mitty
Bill and Lillian Galloway
August 8, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Please accept our thoughts and prayers to help you through this time of grief and sadness. I am forever grateful for the ultimate sacrafice Eric made so that we could still have our grandson with us. Thank You Eric.
Sherry Naidl
August 8, 2007
Our thoughts & prayers are for the family and friends of Eric. Thank God for memories, as he will surely be missed.
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