Edna Deitrich

Edna Deitrich obituary, Millersburg, PA

Edna Deitrich

Edna Deitrich Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd. - Millersburg on Jun. 11, 2025.

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MILLERSBURG - Edna M. (Coleman) Deitrich, age 85, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at the Northern Dauphin Nursing Home. She was born "Little Nip" on February 28, 1940, at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, AZ, the daughter of [late] Chief White Wolf.
Edna was the widow of Charles Deitrich, they were married for 38 years.
When Edna lived in Florida, she worked as a roadside zoo keeper. She had a kind heart and cared for any type of animal.
Her hobbies were caring for animals, sharing her life stories, and being proud of her American Indian heritage.
She was a member of the Millersburg Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by her friends, Susan and Greg Shive, her church family, and the legacy of her roots.
There will be a graveside committal at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Killinger, on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 1 PM. Rev. Norman Lawrence will officiate.
Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Millersburg location. To sign the guestbook, go to www.minnichfuneral.com.
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