Charles Michael "Chuck" Dietzel
Charles Michael "Chuck" Dietzel
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He was born on November 21, 1942 in McKees Rocks, PA to Carl and Olga (Gupp) Dietzel. He married Joan Quayle on October 30, 1965 in Denver, CO.
He served his country during the Vietnam War by enlisting in the United States Air Force. Once honorably discharged he earned a degree in metallurgy from Michigan Tech University and began a long career at various mines throughout the United States. Most recently he was the Prep-Plant Maintenance Manager for Kerr-McGee Galatia Mine and retired in 1999 after a 28 year career.
Chuck valued his family and enjoyed spending time with them and visiting his grandchildren. He was handy and spent time woodworking, landscaping and gardening. He would spend his time enjoying life, watching birds, socializing with friends and playing the stock market.
Survivors include his wife Joan Dietzel of Marion; daughters- Shari Dietzel of Bann, Germany and Cynthia Davis of Pickerington, OH; son- Jeff Dietzel and wife Shelby of Laramie, WY; grandchildren- Alisa Dietzel, Cory Davis and Ashlie Davis; sister- Sandra Dietzel of Briny Breezes, FL; brother- Gary Dietzel and wife Sandy of Lowell, MI as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial graveside service will be held at a later date at Mound City National Cemetery. Memorial arrangements were entrusted to McCluskie-Miller Funeral Home in Herrin.
Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Touch of Nature and may be mailed to McCluskie-Miller Funeral Home/ 501 S. 12th St./ Herrin, IL 62948.
For more information please visit www.mccluskiemillerfh.com.
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James Henry Coppens
November 15, 2025
Chuck and I were classmates and played football together at Rogers. I will always remember his gentlemanly ways and good humor. Jim Coppens, Class of '61
Frank Conci
December 31, 2024
Chuck, Joan, and family came to Southern Illinois around 1983 to help manage, by far, the best preparation plant, ever, in our area/ probably anywhere. Work doesn´t make one the person you are. He was made long before that. The conversations we had from time to time later in life made me realize how a great and decent person he actually was. So long my friend.
James H. Coppens
December 31, 2024
Chuck and I were in the Class of '61 of Rogers High School, Wyoming, MI, and on the football team together. I was always impressed by his mental ability. I will miss him. Jim Coppens
Char Pluim Link
December 30, 2024
Had so many great times with Chuck in our Rogers high school days. He was one of the good guys! So very sorry for your loss.
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Cindy Bethard
December 30, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cindy Bethard
December 30, 2024
I will never forget the wonderful camping trip we took with Chuck and Joan at the top of the Graham mountains in Arizona. It was raining cats and dogs but our group pitched a giant tarp and we cooked a delicious dinner in several Dutch ovens. We saw a couple trying to set up camp in the rain and invited them over for dinner. We sang to guitar music and had a wonderful evening together.
John Yacup
December 30, 2024
Chuck was a great man. His son Jeff is my oldest friend. I met Jeff the first day of first grade. Chuck was my scout master for a time in Boy Scouts. We hunted squirrels, deer & went fishing a lot growing up and as a grown up. Chuck was a big part of my life growing up. He will be missed. If more men lived their lives as he did, the world would be a better place. Chuck will be missed.
Russ Swanson
December 30, 2024
Chuck and I went to school together k - 12. Played football in high school together. Haven't seen him for years but always followed his Facebook posts and knew he wanted to make America great again!!
Linda Milicia
December 30, 2024
So sorry to hear of Chuck's death. Our memories include the times we spent together with your family in Gillette, when we moved there and you had us over many times. I can remember going over to the Black Hills with Chuck to cut wood for our coal stoves. We did it 2 weekends in a row and filled up 3 pick ups and a trailer. Hard work, but Chuck knew exactly where to go and what to do. Condolences to all of the family.
Nick and Linda Milicia
The Lester Family
December 30, 2024
The love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We feel so blessed to have been able to spend last Christmas with your Dad and entire family. May your memories carry you through grief and lead you on.
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