Arlin L. Dietz's Obituary
Arlin L. Dietz, 92, of Decatur, died Friday, July 11, 2008 at Lincoln Manor Nursing Home.
Arlin was born April 15, 1916, in Bible Grove, IL, the son of Charles and Bessie Gallaway Dietz. A member of West Decatur Church of God, Arlin worked as a truck driver. He was a member of the Salvation Army Men’s Group and Teamsters Local #279. He married Pearl Burns on May 20, 1940 and she preceded him in death in 1987.
He is survived by his sons: Larry E. Juanita Dietz of Decatur, Leslie A. Cee Dietz of Phoenix, AZ, and Danny Lee Melissa Dietz of Decatur; daughters: Linda Kay Pygott of Blue Mound and Connie Roseann Selee of Decatur; sister, Elsie Stiltz of MO; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 8 step great-grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter, 1 step great-great grandson; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Michael; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; 1 step great-granddaughter.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm Monday, July 14, 2008 at the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10 am Tuesday, July 15, 2008 in the funeral home chapel. Burial will take place in Harristown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the West Decatur Church of God or Lincoln Manor Nursing Home. The family requests casual attire.
The family of Arlin L. Dietz is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur. View the on-line obituary and send condolences to the Dietz family at: www.moranandgoebel.com.
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