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Russell Dietrich, Sr. Obituary

Russell L. Dietrich died peacefully, surrounded by his family on March 3, 2018 at the age of 90. He was born to Christian and Marguerite Dietrich on May 25, 1927. He was a 1945 graduate of Catholic High of Baton Rouge, where he was a Golden Glove Boxer on the boxing team and a Drum Major in the band. World War II Veteran serving in the Air Force as a telecommunications specialist. Worked and retired from Bell South. Past-President of CWA. A long –time member of St. Gerard Church and a current member of St. Jean Vianney. Survived by sons Russell (Betty) Dietrich, Chris (Patti) Dietrich; daughters Judy (Edward "Buddy") Terrell, Mary (David) Landry, Linda (Richard) Leger, Susan (Tony) Pope, Annette (Ralph) White; daughter-in-law Laurie Dietrich; sisters Lodena Rivett, Jane Lambert, Mary Claire Garrene, Catherine LeBouef and Barbara Albarez; Grandchildren Kevin Terrell, Kim Higgins, Aaron and Chad Landry, Danielle Leger, Amy Smith, Stephen and Mark Woodward, Christy Hicks, Micah Zeringue, Nicole White, Diana Farge, Jared, Grant, Virginia, Morgan and Garrett Dietrich, and 18 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by loving wife of 63 years, Martha Anna Crochet Dietrich, sons John Michael and Ralph Joseph Dietrich, parents Christian and Marguerite Dietrich, brothers Bill, Donald, Stewart, Vernon and Carl Dietrich. Pallbearers Kevin Terrell, Micah Zeringue, Jared, Grant and Garrett Dietrich, Stephen and Mark Woodward, Aaron and Chad Landry. The Family would like to thank all of the staff at Amedisys Hospice Care, especially D'Ette, for their support, his friends at Drusilla, St. Jean Vianney Church, and countless other friends for their prayers and kindness. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 1100 Florida Boulevard, Monday, March 5, 2018, starting at 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Visitation will resume at St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church Tuesday March 6, 2018 beginning at 10:00 am with Mass of Christian burial at 12:00 pm with burial to follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 4 to Mar. 6, 2018.
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Dear Mary, I just saw where your Dad had passed away, I am so sorry to hear this. What a sweet man he was and I was glad to have met him many years ago through your family. Prayers for you and the family.

Maureen Stuckey

March 6, 2018

May God Bless you guys in the difficult time. You all have a good Loving family.Good to know you have each other.

Pieter Veen

March 6, 2018

To the Dietrich Family
So sorry for your loss of your father and grandfather.May memories of your loved one bring thoughts to mind of times shared together.Our God of peace and comfort will be with you and guide you thru the days ahead.Keep praying.1 Thess.5:17

C S

March 6, 2018

So sorry for your loss Russell, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Shirley Decker-Gaspard

March 5, 2018

To the Dietrich family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. So sorry for your loss.

Maria Robert Peterson

March 5, 2018

I'm am so sorry for your loss.

Dane Crochet

March 5, 2018

Having worked with RUSSELL at BELL SOUTH AND CWA I am sorry to see him go. He was a good person. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

DON FLOYD

March 5, 2018

My condolences.

Jerry Amacker

March 5, 2018

My condolences to the Dietrich family. May the peace from our Heavenly Father soothe the pain in your hearts.

L. C.

March 5, 2018

To the Dietrich family, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am very sorry for you loss.

Red Robert

March 5, 2018

To all the Dietrich family, so sorry for your loss. Spent a lot of time with all of you and your Dad and Mom when we visited on vacations. Very fond memories of the Dietrich household and Uncle Russell.

Donna Riley

March 4, 2018

Dear Linda,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Holding you close in my thoughts and hoping you are doing OK.

xoxo
Fran

Fran Kelly

March 4, 2018

We are so saddened to hear of Russell"s passing. He will forever leave a place in our hearts, such a wonderful person.
He will be dearly missed by us and many.
Toni Byrd Brewer and Frances Byrd

March 4, 2018

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