Richard Dietz, 90, of Camp Springs, KY, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at his home. Richard retired from the printing trade, was a WWII Navy Veteran and operated the family business, Dietz Lakes of Camp Springs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Dietz (nee Diamond). Richard is survived by two daughters, Sherryll (Oscar) Tucker and Lynn (Edward) Griffiths; five grandchildren, Jennifer Hogle, John Nelson, Scott Nelson, Elliott Clark and Casey Tucker; also survived by six great-grandchildren. Visitation Monday, August 13, 2018 at the Alexandria Funeral Home from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM with Funeral Service immediately following. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, KY. Memorials are suggested to Pelotonia Cancer Research, General Fund, 351 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus, OH 43215
This man was such a memorable part of my growing up years back in the sixties.
ReplyDeleteI spent much of my summer vacation fishing at Dietz's Lakes. Dad would drop me off on his way to work and would pick me up that evenings his way home.
Steamed glazed doughnuts in the morning and grilled cheese for lunch. I always fished the smaller lake on the far side, because it was stocked with carp, which were bigger and harder fighters than channel cats.
I especially loved fishing there at night on weekends.
Dick was a big broad shouldered man with a deep voice back then, who always showed me and my friends kindness and courtesy, even though we were just a bunch of high school kids.
Dave Schabell
Alexandria, Ky.
I spent many years around Rich while having a fishing cabin with my family at Dietz's Lakes. Rich and Dot were wonderful people to be around and they had a good relationship with my parents Gene and Patty Matthews. Some of my fondest memories are from the years we spent there, countless hours of fishing to playing basketball,wiffle ball,and man-hunt with Johnny,Scott,Elliot,and Jenny. I am very sorry for your loss, believe me I know it is not easy to lose a parent or grand-parent. Just remember all the good times you all had with Rich and smile. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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