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Roger DIETTRICH Obituary
Roger David Diettrich, 56, rocked out of this world and into heaven on November 6, 2023, just four weeks after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Roger was born in St. Paul, MN, on February 6, 1967, to David & Gerrie Diettrich. The family moved to Missoula, MT, in 1967 and Roger lived there until moving to Spokane, WA, in 2008. He graduated from Sentinel High School in 1985 and received an AAS degree in electronics technology from the University of Montana. While Roger's job was in IT, his passion was music. He played trombone, piano/keyboards, and bass, as well as dabbling in other instruments over time but he will be known forever for his talent on the guitar. Playing in various bands for 40+ years, he was an incredibly talented and humble guitar player, always working to perfect his craft.
Roger met the love of his life Jessica MacDonald at church in 2004 and they were just shy of celebrating their 18th anniversary at the time of his death. Roger & Jess were inseparable from the day they met and loved being together, whether running errands or traveling the world.
Roger had a deep faith in God and served Him in many ways, both in leading worship and in encouraging and serving others. Even through the hard times, his faith sustained him till the sun shone again.
Roger will be missed forever by his wife Jessica, parents Dave and Gerrie, siblings Brenda and Jeff (Jennifer), eight nieces and nephews, five great-nieces and great-nephews, his in-laws Mike and Janet MacDonald, and so many more, including his dog Atticus.
The family would like to thank Roger's medical teams for their love and support, especially in the last month of his life. Fresenius Home Dialysis – Dr. Vijay Reddy, Amy, Christina, Shelah, Raquel; Providence Pulmonology – Dr. Jiten Patel; Providence Internal Medicine – Dr. Robert Wigert; Cancer Care Northwest – Dr. Jessica Hellyer, Daylyn, Dawnelle; and finally the team at Providence Sacred Heart – Dr. Mike Moore, Jilda, Krista, and our team on 7S – Theresa, Becca, April, and Nancy. You took care of Roger as if he was your own and we love you forever for it.
A celebration of life will be held at Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Rd., Spokane Valley, 99206, on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 2pm. Please wear your loudest Hawaiian shirts or your favorite Griz gear. Please email any favorite Roger stories/pictures to [email protected]. In lieu of flowers, please pick a tag off your local Tree of Sharing and bless someone else in Roger's name.
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Francois Chaker
April 30, 2024
Miss you Roger very much - Autonation misses you
you are upthere sitting with the Lord .
David Warila
April 28, 2024
I was a band mate of Roger's at Sentinel. We played trombone together. I'm saddend to hear of his passing.
Brad Brock-Brown
December 4, 2023
Rest in Power Roger.
One of the best people I was blessed to work with. Always shared laughs, knowledge, and life/travel stories. You will be missed. My condolences to the family.
Francois Chaker
December 3, 2023
My Condolences to the family
Roger will always be in my mind and the time we spent working together
he is in Heaven with God looking at us. i will miss u always
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Mike Colasacco
November 23, 2023
May your light continue to shine in our hearts and memories. Your kindness and dedication will always be remembered. Rest in peace, Roger.
Elaine Miller
November 20, 2023
RIP Roger. You will be missed.
Greg Carter
November 19, 2023
RIP Roger.
Donna McGown
November 19, 2023
Roger will be rock´in in heaven now. He was a very kind soul and he impressed me by jumping off the stage, playing his guitar and dancing with his friends. Never missing a beat! Donna and Butch McGown will definitely miss him and his smile. RIP our friend.
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