Born: March 8, 1953 - Deceased: July 27, 2024
Paul ”Pig” Dietrich, 71, of Fairview Heights, IL, born March 8, 1953 in Belleville, IL succumbed to his injuries on July 27, 2024 related to an automobile accident. He died peacefully, surrounded by loving family at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.
He was a proud United States Army Veteran, a dedicated father, an undeniably talented storyteller, a wheeler-dealer, avid gardener, fierce and loyal protector of his family, and a good friend to many. His heart was large and there was not anyone he would not help. He loved people and you could always count on him to be the life of the party, that is for sure!
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents, Albert and Genevieve (nee Benedict) Dietrich
- Brother, Rich Dietrich
- Brother-in-law, John Ehret
Surviving are his:
- Children:
- Jessica (David) Schimborski of Saint Louis, MO
- David Dietrich of Fairview Heights, IL
- Sam (Kara Sauls) Dietrich of Belleville, IL
- Grandson, Hayden Schimborski of La Vergne, TN
- Brothers:
- Steve (Fran) Dietrich of Columbia, IL
- Jack (Cindy) Dietrich of Belleville, IL
- Sister, Jean Ehret of Belleville, IL
- Sister-in-law, Ann Dietrich of Millstadt, IL
- Godson, John Paul Dietrich of Smithton, IL
- Dear friend, Beth Bunetic of Belleville, IL
- many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Paul’s name to the Wounded Warriors Project.
Funeral: A Funeral Procession will leave Kurrus Funeral Home at 1:45 PM, Friday, August 23, 2024, for a Graveside Service with military honors at 2:30 PM at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO with Father Clyde Grogan officiating.
8 Comments
Well , Paul, you had a giant personality! A great loss is felt by us all. Ann d
Paul helped out my family and I will never forget it. He was always so nice to me. I got the sense that he was so very proud of his family.
I remember the first time I came to y’all’s house and David said I was making steaks on the grill. Paul looked skeptical because David can’t cook.. I made steaks and had store bought sides.. All I know is Paul said “damn that was good I didn’t even need sauce”
Met paul at Monsanto he played ball wit my deceased husband (Bill Helbig) a wonderful friend! Lots of good times!
Paul was in the old neighborhood we grew up in. He was a huge stature to have as your friend! PLAYED ON THE EAGLES SOFTBALL TEAM. Those were the days !! Really good guy and his siblings as well. I always liked saying hi to you Paul. May GOD REST YOUR SOUL IN HIS PRESENCE. 🙏🏼
Sorry to hear, may Paul Rest In Peace. God Bless !
Paul has a likeable personality and is a good athlete.
A donation in Paul’s name is made to Wounded Warriors by Rich’s family.🙏❤️