Paul Dieter

Paul Dieter Paul J. Dieter, age 87, a resident of Aurora, IL, formerly of Naperville, IL and Baileys Harbor, WI, died Thursday, August 13, 2009 at his home. He was born April 4, 1922 in Wheaton, IL. Paul is survived by three children, Linda (Gerald) Stark of Shabbona, IL, Randy (Sue) Dieter of Woodridge, IL and Timothy (Ann) Dieter of Aurora; five grandchildren, Gerald Jr. (Lisa) Stark, Erin (Paul) Nolan, Alfred (Elinor) Stark, Paul Stark and Sarah (Steve) Steciak; six great-grandchildren, Jacob, Adam, Joshua, Sophie, Samantha and Shawn; three brothers, James (Lois) Dieter of Aurora, Ralph (Dee) Dieter of Naperville and Len (Elaine) Dieter of Minnesota; two sisters, Kathleen (the late Charles) Mattingly of Winfield, IL and Gloria (Bob) Brummel of Sheridan, IL; and many nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary (nee Brummel) Dieter, whom he married May 25, 1946; his parents, Joseph and Loretta Dieter; and a sister, Virginia Rose. Paul grew up in Wheaton on his family's farm and served with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war, Paul worked in his family business, Dieter Trucking for many years and later retired from IDOT. Paul and his wife, Rosemary, retired to the Door County, Wisconsin area for the next 20 years and returned to Aurora in 2004. He currently was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Church, Aurora and St. Mary of the Lake, Baileys Harbor, WI. Paul served as Post Commander of V.F.W. George F. Loritz Cherryland Post #9290, Fish Creek, WI. Paul was an accomplished craftsman and woodworker and enjoyed camping and traveling. Visitation Monday, August 17, 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 South Mill Street, Naperville. Services will begin Tuesday, August 18, 9:00 A.M. from the funeral home and will proceed to a 10:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 801 South Eola Road, Aurora. Future Inurnment: Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton. Arrangements by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, Naperville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: A charity of the donor's choice. For info. (630)355-0213.