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David Dietrich Obituary

DAVID J. DIETRICH Vinton David J. Dietrich, 53, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton with the Rev. Stephen Preus officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment will be held at Mound Cemetery in Watkins at a later date. A memorial fund has been established. David was born Dec. 17, 1964, in Cedar Rapids, to Richard "Dick" and Shirley (Possehl) Dietrich and graduated from Washington High School in Vinton with the Class of 1983. He graduated from Hamilton Business College. David was employed at Windstream Corporation in Hiawatha and also owned and operated Laser Productions. In his spare time, he enjoyed deer hunting and working as a DJ. David is survived by his mother, Shirley Dietrich of Vinton; two brothers, Jim Dietrich of Norway and Terry (Karee) Dietrich of Fairfax; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard; and two brothers, Ricky and Jerry Dietrich. Condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 16, 2018.

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January 4, 2019

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May you find comfort from our God of comfort during this difficult time Act 24:15

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David Lentner

December 22, 2018

My Condolences to the Dietrich Family and Friends. He was a great person to known.

A. W.

December 21, 2018

Dear Dietrich family:
I am truly sorry for your loss of David. May the peace of God be with your family during this most difficult time.
2 Corith. 1:3,4

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December 19, 2018

I'm so sorry! Those in God's memory are never forgotten.

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