Rod Dietrich

Dietrich, Rod
“Rat Man”
Appleton

Rod Dietrich, age 44, passed away at his home on Tuesday night, March 6, 2012. Rod was born in Appleton on April 28, 1967, son of the late Gerald Dietrich and Marion (Kearn) Dietrich who lives in Appleton. Rod attended high school at Appleton West, and graduated in 1986. He enjoyed sports of all kinds, and played a lot of baseball in the ARD leagues. He enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, telling stories, following the New York Yankees, and being part of “Raider Nation.” For over ten years, he worked as a mixer at Rich's Bakery and most recently as a driver for Fox Valley Cab.

Rod is survived by his son: Jakob Dietrich of Appleton; his mother: Marion Dietrich of Appleton; a sister: Gail (Scott) Kuehl of Appleton and their children Trevor and Alexa; a brother: Zane (Avy LeGear) Dietrich of Appleton and Zane's daughter Amanda; there are also four great nieces and nephews: Elijah Murphy, Graesen Stuck, Alexus Stuck, and Paige Sieber. Rod is also survived by many aunts and uncles: William (Marlene) Kearn, Gordon (Joyce) Kearn, Bob (Joan) Kearn, Carol (Jerry) Young, Edith Kearn, Don Blohm, and Al Boettcher. Rod is also survived by many nieces, nephews relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Gerald Dietrich, and by aunts and uncles: Kenneth Kearn, Mildred (Bob) Boushley, Shirley Blohm, Dorothy (Bob) Moon, Berniece (Clarence) Hostettler, Geraldine (Roger) Heling, Eleanor Boettcher, Ione Reffke, and an infant uncle Donny.

The memorial service for Rod will be held at 4:00 PM on Monday, March 12, 2012 at the WICHMAN FUNERAL HOME, 537 N Superior Street in Appleton with Rev. Jason Seymour officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday afternoon from 3:00 PM until the time of the service.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231
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