Margaret Mary Dietrich

Margaret Mary Dietrich passed away on July 23, 2025, at her home in the presence of her beloved family. She was born on June 26, 1939, in Saginaw, Michigan to Zephaniah and Elsie (Bolt) Graham. Margaret married the love of her life, Richard Dietrich Sr. on August 24, 1963, in Saginaw. Their love for one another was strong and unbreakable. They were looking forward to celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary in a few short weeks.

Margaret graduated from St. Andrew's Catholic School, and her educational journey laid the foundation for her commitment to loving and supporting the children she worked with. Margaret dedicated 29 years of her life to the Charlotte Public Schools as a para pro in the special education department, where she found great joy in helping others. Over the years, Margaret enjoyed traveling with her husband, Richard, to Florida and cherished spending time at their family cottage in Fremont.

Family was everything to Margaret. She was a proud mother to her three children, Richard (Tina) Dietrich Jr., Michael (Michonne) Dietrich, and Laura Dietrich-Rand. Her heart swelled with love for her grandchildren: Nicholas Rand, Benjamin Rand, Richard Dietrich III, Greta Dietrich, and Evelyn Dietrich, as well as her three great-grandchildren whom she adored.

Margaret is survived by her loving husband, Richard Sr.; her children; her grandchildren; and her siblings, James Graham, Carolyn (Carnie) Graham, and Barbara Franz. She was preceded in death by her parents, Zephaniah and Elise Bolt Graham.

Margaret's legacy will live on through the many lives she touched in her work and the deep bonds she fostered within her family. She will be remembered for her kindness, dedication, and the warmth she brought to all her relationships.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 11 A.M. at First Lutheran Church, 550 E. Shepherd St., Charlotte, MI 48813 with Pastor Sean Esterline officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorial contributions in Margaret’s memory may be made to First Lutheran Church, 550 E. Shepherd St., Charlotte MI 48813.