Howard A. Dietzel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dietzel, Howard A. Birch Run, MI Howard Alvin Dietzel went to his heavenly home with his Savior, Jesus, on Friday, June 15, 2018, at the age of 94. Howard was born on October 6, 1923, on the family farm in Frankenmuth, Michigan, to the late Henry Philip Dietzel and Katherine Wilhelmina (Koepplinger) Dietzel. He married Dolores Esther Reif on May 13, 1950. They were blessed with 60 years of marriage. She predeceased him on April, 13, 2011. After graduating from Arthur Hill High School, Howard served as an MP in the Army during WWII. Howard worked most of his life in maintenance for Fletcher Heating and Heilman Brewery prior to his retirement. He loved sports, especially baseball, bowling and golf. He also loved the outdoors, spending lots of time hunting and fishing. Howard was a loving father, grandfather great grandfather, and brother. Howard and Dolores had five children, David, Marcia Rood (deceased), Timothy, Gerald, and Mary (Harland) Koboldt. He leaves behind four grandchildren, Patrick Dietzel, Jennifer Dietzel, Joshua Koboldt, Alexandra Koboldt; and two great-children, David Dietzel and Kyle Dietzel. All of Howard’s six brothers, Norman, Henry Lester, Elmer, Glen, Ralph, Myron and his two sisters, Elizabeth and Lorraine have predeceased him. In accordance with Howard’s wishes, cremation will take place. His committal and memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 29, 2018, at St. Lorenz Lutheran Cemetery in Frankenmuth, MI, followed by the burial of his cremains. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Lorenz Student Aid. Memories and sympathies of Howard may be shared with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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Howard A. Dietzel

October 6, 1923 - June 15, 2018