Darwin Wayne Dietiker, 79, of Axtell, passed away on Monday,
November 27, 2017 at the Providence Hospice Place surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 2017 at St. Paul
Lutheran Church in Bellmead with Pastor Larry Krueger officiating. A private
burial ceremony will be at Axtell Cemetery.
Darwin was born May 11, 1938 to Walter and Thelma
(Schlemmer) Dietiker in Otto, Texas on the family farm. He attended Elk
Elementary School and was a 1956 graduate of Axtell High School. He married the
love of his life (his Honey) Diane Gilley on January 26, 1963. They enjoyed 54
years of marriage. They had two children: Darin Dwayne Dietiker and Danae
Michelle Dietiker Pieri. Darwin enjoyed his two precious granddaughters, Emelia
Pieri and Ellison Pieri who loved their Grandpoppy. He enjoyed taking on rides
on his ATV and taking them fishing. Darwin was confirmed at the Grace Lutheran
Church in Mart, Texas at the age of 16. In 1961, he became a member of St. Paul
Lutheran Church in Bellmead where he served as a Sunday School teacher, Church
Elder, and a Church Treasurer. He loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
After graduating from high school, he joined the United
States Navy in which he graduated from the Aviation Electrician School and then
served four years as an aviation airplane electrician receiving an honorable
discharge. He then began in 1961 working for Owen Illinois Glass plant in the
accounting office and later in the Corrugated Department and finally as
Supervisor in the Warehouse Department retiring after 33 years. Although Darwin
worked for Owen-Illinois, his love for farming never stopped. He was a farmer
at heart-farming on the family farm and then on his own farm and raising cattle
until his health stopped him from his love of farming.
Darwin is remembered for putting his family first. His
wife's and children's needs always came before his needs. He was a dedicated
husband and father and will be sorely missed not only by his wife and children
but by his nephews and nieces who lovingly called him Unks.
Darwin was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by
his wife, Diane Dietiker; his son, Darin Dietiker; his daughter and husband,
Danae and James Pieri; granddaughters, Emelia and Ellison Pieri; his sister and
husband, Norma and Weldon Hand; nephew, Brian Hand; nieces, Terri Lindsay,
Julie Hahn and Heather Tindle; great-nephews and nieces.
Pallbearers are Jerome Lehrmann, David White, Gene Kuehl,
Herbert Dougan, Ricky Lindsay and Bobby Hahn.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1301
Hogan Lane, Waco, Texas 76705 or to your favorite charity.
The family wishes to extend thanks and appreciation to the
ICU Unit at Providence Hospital and to Providence Hospice Place for their care
of Darwin and his family.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.bellmeadfuneralhome.com
Condolences(43)
Jan Hungate
Waco, TX Sunday, December 3, 2017 What a blessing to see your wonderful family at the sweet service. You all are consistently in my prayers.Gary Spiares
Waco, TX Saturday, December 2, 2017Vene' Baggett
, TX Friday, December 1, 2017 May the God of peace cover you with His love and grace.Donnie Wayne Kuehl
Glen Rose, TX Friday, December 1, 2017 My Condolences to the Dietiker Family! And a Special Condolence to Diane, Norma Jean and Weldon!Wallace & Debbie Pelton
Bellmead, TX Friday, December 1, 2017 Mrs. Dietiker,We are so sorry for your loss of your husband. You and your family are in our prayers. Praying the Lord will bring you peace and comfort.
Wallace & Debbie Pelton
Melissa Villarreal
, AL Friday, December 1, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss, Mrs. D. I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Bless you all.Tabatha
Waco, TX Thursday, November 30, 2017 God bless you and your family.Don & Stacey Hyde
Gatesville, TX Thursday, November 30, 2017 Mrs. D :)You know how very much we love you!!! We have been praying for you and your family during this difficult time, that you the Good Lord comforts and puts your hearts at ease.
Melinda and Jeremy Lange
Hewitt, TX Thursday, November 30, 2017 Our Prayers are with you and your family.Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?"
John 11:25-26
Leah Sloan
, TX Thursday, November 30, 2017 May his memory be for a blessing and may you find comfort and peace in these difficult daysCarlos Gutierrez
Lorena, TX Thursday, November 30, 2017 My Thoughts and prayers are with you Mrs. D. and family during this difficult time.Bill Terry
, TX Thursday, November 30, 2017 Mrs. D,I am touched by your loss. Truly, God will comfort you during this time. You are loved by all.
Ross Mullens
Waco, TX Thursday, November 30, 2017 Praying for strength and comfort for you and your family.Jeanne Gravitt
Robinson, TX Thursday, November 30, 2017 Lifting you and your family in our prayers. Much Love.Dennis Hataway
Hewitt, TX Thursday, November 30, 2017 My sincere condolences. There are no words to tell you how sorry I am. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.Robyn Ammons
, TX Thursday, November 30, 2017 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you all.Thaleal Crane
Waco, TX Thursday, November 30, 2017 Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers especially during this difficult time...We Love you Mrs. DJohn Ghazzagh
, TX Thursday, November 30, 2017 My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Praying for you.Gene Hicks
Waco, TX Thursday, November 30, 2017 May God bless you during this time of sorrow.Misty Speer
Gatesville, TX Thursday, November 30, 2017 Mrs. D.I am so sorry for your loss! Prayers for your family. Sending my love.
Samantha Zilem
Bellmead, TX Thursday, November 30, 2017 Mrs. D,Please know that my prayers have been with you during this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
MIke and Emily Cadell
Waco, TX Thursday, November 30, 2017 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sweet family.Scotty Wilhelm
Robinson, TX Thursday, November 30, 2017 So sorry about your loss, our prayers are with you. Peace to you and your family.Calvin D Baker Jr.
Axtell, TX Thursday, November 30, 2017 Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you at the loss of ypur loved one. May God wrap hos loving and comforting arms around all of You!Calvin Jr. and Angie Baker
Keith and Stephanie Amy
Axtell, TX Thursday, November 30, 2017 Miss Diane and Family: we are saddened to hear about the passing of our sweet neighbor Mr. Dietiker. He always had a friendly wave and smile daily when passing by in the green truck and the daycare kiddos always loved watching him on the tractor shredding the property across the street. We will miss that smile that always brightened our day. Our thoughts and prayers to all of the family in the days to come.david prikryl
, AL Thursday, November 30, 2017 Diane We wish our sincerest sympathy for the loss of Darwin David and Karen PrikrylCharlie & Judy Morgan
Bellmead, TX Wednesday, November 29, 2017 May the sure hope of the resurrection be a comfort to Darwin's family during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Tammy Hitchcock
China Spring, TX Wednesday, November 29, 2017 My prayers are with you & your Family! I just want you to know Darwin was the best Boss ! He was always a great , always Helpful, always had our back ! Just a Great Man ! Glad I had the pleasure of working with him!Ted Vicha
waco, TX Wednesday, November 29, 2017 May God bless all of you during this difficult time. May your mempries of all the good times give you hope. Just know that many are praying and thinking of you.Carolyn and Ted
Cathey Bennett
Axtell, TX Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Diane, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.Cathey
BOB R JONES
Whitney, TX Wednesday, November 29, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family.Obed Bailey
Prairie Hill, TX Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Sorry for your loss.KIRBY NEUMANN
, TX Wednesday, November 29, 2017 SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.Bobby & Joy Kacal
Waco, TX Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Mrs. D. we are so sorry. We love you.Shirley Batson
Waco, TX Tuesday, November 28, 2017 My heart goes out to you, Diane, and to the rest of your family. Darwin was such a jewel. May God surround you with the love of friends and family and precious memories.Love
Shirley
Jimmy & Cyndi Sykora
Robinson, TX Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Dear Mrs. Dietiker,We were so sorry to hear about Darwin's passing. Please know we are thinking of you and praying for your peace during this storm in your life. God bless you sweet lady.
Love you always!
The Jimmy Sykora Family
Carolyn Young Netherland
Robinson, TX Tuesday, November 28, 2017 We are so sorry for your loss of Darwin. He was a wonderful person and a true and dedicated Axtell Longhorn! He was also a great athlete who loved playing for Axtell High School. There are many memories for all of you and these will help you during this time of sadness as memories can never be erased. Please know that you were part of a well-lived life. Our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers are with you during this time. May you find comfort and peace, and may angels walk with you today and the days to come. Our love to each of you and may God's Blessings be with you! Carolyn (Young) and Ron NetherlandHenry & Robin Witt
Axtell, TX Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Our love and prayers go out to you and your family. May God Bless each of you.Elsie Scott
Pollock, LA Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Diane. though I didn't know Darin, I am sorry about your losing him. (We were together at LaVega..)Robby & Charlene Walters
WACO, TX Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Love,Hugs & PrayersDavid and Julia Bettinger
Waco, TX Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Very sorry to hear of Dawin's passing. Our prayers go out to all of Darwin's family..David and Julia Bettinger
Anna & Rodney Adamek
Waco, TX Tuesday, November 28, 2017 NormaWe are thinking of you and offer our sincere sympathy. I know the loss of your brother is difficult, but he's in our prayers.
Anna & Rodney Adamek
Veronica Gloeckner
, TX Monday, November 27, 2017 Mrs. D,My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. I am truly sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers. God has a new angel.
Much love,
Veronica Gloeckner