Obituary: Helen Dietrich

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In memory of

Helen Dietrich

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Monday, December 9, 2013 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 95

Helen Dietrich was born July 7, 1918, in Gackle, North Dakota, the daughter of Jacob and Selma (Henky) Gutschmidt. She grew up and received her education in Gackle.

Helen was united in marriage to Edwin Dietrich on January 8, 1937 at McLaughlin, South Dakota. They made their home in McLaughlin and later moved to Mobridge. In 1953 they moved to Philip where they have since resided.

Her husband preceded her in death on June 22, 1992. Helen continued to reside in Philip.

Helen attended First Lutheran Church in Philip. Helen was well known for her great cooking, and enjoyed sewing.

Survivors include one son Donald Dietrich and his wife Rita, of Whitewood, South Dakota, one daughter Evonne Schumacher and her husband Clarence of Rapid City; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband Edwin C. Dietrich, her son Kenneth Dietrich, her parents, and several brothers and sisters.

Visitation was held one hour preceding the services at the church on Saturday.

Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, at the First Lutheran Church in Philip, with Pastor Frezil Westerlund officiating.

Interment was at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, December 14, 2013
First Lutheran Church
Philip, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Frezil Westerlund
MUSIC
Marilyn Millage - Pianist
Elvera Moos - Vocalist
"I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry"
"Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling"
USHERS
Betty LaBeau - Sonny LaBeau
PALLBEARERS
Monty Dietrich - Cocoa Dietrich
Dillon Manderfeld - Thaine Manderfeld
Daryl Dietrich - David Dietrich
“Little” Daryl Dietrich - Kenneth Dietrich
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

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Visitation: one hour preceding the services at the church on Saturday.
Funeral services: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, at the First Lutheran Church in Philip,
Interment: Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

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So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.
Our sympathy to all. ~ Ed and Joyce Belle Fourche, SD (12/9/2013)
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. ~ Steve Buchholz Philip SD (12/9/2013)
Sorry to hear about your Mom. Memories of her will live on in her family!
~ Jim & Vonnie O'Dea Howes, SD (12/9/2013)
Evonne and Clarence,
I am so very sorry for your loss. As for Helen, I have absolutely no doubt that she is watching over you with eyes that see and ears that hear. How I grew to love Helen thru her time at Silverleaf. Her sense of humor is often commented on and we often speak of her "just watching us work". She was quite often first out to supper and always reminded us that she had obviously worked the hardest so she was the hungriest. Helen always looked forward to having her hair done and so loved going out for a drive with you afterwards. Can't forget the fresh flowers you kept her supplied with either, Helen so enjoyed showing us her flowers. Helen has left us on earth but will forever be in our hearts.
Bob and Harla Schofield and Family ~ Harla Schofield Philip (12/9/2013)
Rest in peace dear, sweet, gentle, funny, humble and loving lady. Your spirit will be missed on this side and rejoiced over on heaven's side.
Sympathy and prayers for God's comfort to all those she loved best. ~ Rocky and Rebecca Williams Philip (12/9/2013)
I so loved & enjoyed Helen while I worked at Silverleaf, such a wonderful & positive lady. She will be missed by us all. My sympathies to the family. ~ Debbie Falzone Philip, SD (12/9/2013)
so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. Many many great memories or her and Ed when I was growing up and the folks were playing pitch. May you find great comfort and peace knowing they are together again and watching over you ~ Janice Heigh Rapid City, SD (12/9/2013)
Sorry to hear of her passing, it is time to reunite with Ed. ~ Bruce & Vicki Dietrich Council Bluffs, IA (12/9/2013)
With my deepest sympathy to all of you. She was such a wonderful lady. My thoughts & prayers are with you.

Bea ~ Bea Williams Missoula, Mt (12/9/2013)
Darla and the Dietrich family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, "Grandma Dietrich" was absolutely one of the sweetest ladies I knew. Cherish the memories!! ~ Don, Wanda, Alex and Riley Moses Fairmont, NE (12/9/2013)
So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. ~ Rosetta & Lloyd Royer Waukee, Iowa (12/9/2013)