Ronald T. Deitz

Deitz, Ronald T. CORNING, N.Y. Ronald Thomas Deitz, 68, of East Greenbush, entered into the arms of our Lord and into eternal rest on Monday, December 19, 2016, at 8:13 a.m. He spent his last days honoring fallen veterans and heroes by volunteering with the Patriot Guard Riders. He was the son of Lorinda P. Deitz and the late William J. Deitz Sr. Besides his mother, Ron is survived by his daughter, Trina Deitz Austin and her husband, Richard J. Austin along with their two children, Gillian P. Austin (15) and Brendan D. Austin (12). His brother, William J. Deitz Jr., who predeceased him, was a decorated Marine who served in Vietnam as an Airborne Marine in helicopter duty. Ronald was a 1966 graduate of Bethlehem Central High School. He served in the U.S. Army with the 3rd squadron, Fourth U.S. Cavalry in Vietnam, 1968-1969 with the 25th Infantry Division. In service to his country he received many medals for the duties he performed in Vietnam. Honorably discharged, Ronald later joined the Combat Veterans Association to raise funds for disabled veterans with service-connected disabilities. Ronald enjoyed building custom motorcycles and street rods, hunting and fishing, and shooting sports with a number of local rod and gun clubs. He loved fireworks and worked as manufacturer, importer, distributor, and designer at his fireworks display company. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 28, at 11 a.m. at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. Online condolences may be offered at danielkeenan funeralhome.com