Ron Dietz

Ronald "Ron" F. Dietz, age 78, a resident of Danbury died suddenly on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at his home. Ron was born on April 18, 1933 in Askov, Minnesota to Martin and Ellen Dietz. He served in the United States Army as a Corporal during the Korean War and played trombone in the First Army Band. Before retiring, Ron worked for the Minnesota Highway Department for 38 1/2 years. He was a past member of the Askov Legion and served on many committees and boards during his lifetime. He enjoyed being outdoors playing golf, going fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed playing pool, cards, bowling, dancing, and music. He was known for his wonderful sense of humor and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Gerald. He is survived and will be sadly missed by his loving wife Laverne; their children Kevin (Diane) Dietz, Greg (Diane) Dietz, Tim (Beth) Dietz, Todd (Natalie) Dietz; grandchildren Erik, Chelsey (Charles) Knealing, Jeremy (Rachel) Dietz, Jordan (Julie) Dietz, Nicholas Dietz, Annalisa Dietz, Isaac Dietz, Michael Dietz and Lauren Dietz; great grandchildren Ava, Oscar, Isabel, Leila, and Vivian Dietz; his brother Don (Karen) Dietz; sister Lorraine (Ted) Troolin; along with other relatives and many friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at Lakeside Community Lutheran Church with Pastor Bill Schroeder officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.