Elroy E. Dietrich

Elroy E. Dietrich, 85, of Genoa, Ohio, died Tuesday evening, February 18, 2014, at Mercy-St. Charles Hospital, Oregon, Ohio. Elroy was born December 3, 1928, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, to Paul F. and Loretta (Pantzlaff) Dietrich.

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In addition to his wife, Joan, Elroy is survived by his son, Carl A. (Sharon) Dietrich of Genoa; a daughter, Krista K. Dietrich (Timothy Luetzow) of Washington; a granddaughter, Casie Dietrich; and a sister, Arleen Wetzel of Mequon, Wisconsin. He is also survived by step-granddaughters, Rachel Volschow of Genoa, Ohio, and Grant and Madison, as well as Kerrie (Victorino) Sanchez-Rodriguez and Madilyn of Georgia. His parents preceded him in death.

Visitation for Elroy was Friday, February 21, at Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 501 West St., Genoa.  A memorial service was held at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elmore, Saturday, February 22, with burial to take place in Michigan. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19255 W. Witty Rd., Elmore, OH 43416; St. John United Church of Christ, 1213 Washington St., Genoa, OH 43430; Allen-Clay Joint Fire Dist. No. 3, 101 E. 6th St., Genoa, OH 43430; or Wartburg Theological Seminary, 333 Wartburg Pl., Dubuque, IA 52003. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.