Robert Henry Dietrich

1930 - 2022  (92 years)

• Name	Robert Henry Dietrich
  Born	25 Aug 1930	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Gender	Male
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/247547694
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-232554
  Died	25 Nov 2022	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Buried	Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Person ID	I232554	Generations
  Last Modified	10 Jul 2025

  
  

  Father	Robert Arthur Dietrich,   b. 11 Oct 1892, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 2 Nov 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 70 years)
  Mother	Rita Evelyn Rafferty,   b. 8 Dec 1895, Dorking, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 13 Jun 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 75 years)
  Married	5 Nov 1918	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Family ID	F243390	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Irene Dorothy Kaden,   b. 12 Jan 1932, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 17 May 2014, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 82 years)
  Children	1. Robert Brian "Brian" Dietrich,   b. 30 Dec 1957, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 9 Sep 2023, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 65 years)
  Last Modified	10 Jul 2025
  Family ID	F63587	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Obituary of Robert Henry Dietrich Passed away peacefully at Parkwood Senior Community, Waterloo on Friday, November 25, 2022, at the age of 92. Born August 25, 1930, in Kitchener, Ontario. Loving father of Brian Dietrich, Philip (Jane) Dietrich, Gregory Dietrich and Sheila Dietrich. Cherished grandfather of Scott, Amy, Julia and Kyle. Predeceased by his wife Irene (nee Kaden) Dietrich, parents Robert A. and Rita (nee Rafferty) Dietrich, brother Thomas (the late Gloria Zuber) Dietrich and sister Mary (the late Arthur) Lapres. Robert, "Bob" was employed for over 42 years at Coca Cola in Kitchener. During the course of employment, he held many positions there, starting off as a delivery person and eventually retiring as the Office Manager, shortly before the plant closed in the early nineties. Bob had many talents. He was the inventor of the original "dad" joke. Nothing escaped Bob's wit and dry sense of humor.He was the original MacGyver. He could build, fix or repurpose just about anything, and never threw anything away, just in case he might need it again someday.He had a kind and caring soul. Pets and animals had an innate sense of this and were often immediately drawn to him.Bob cherished all the friendships made over the years with relatives, co-workers and neighbours (both old and new). Until just recently, Bob took pride in the home that he lived in for over 50 years, and where he and Irene raised their children. Special thanks go out to all the doctors, caregivers and hospital staff at Grand River and Freeport, who helped Bob over the last few months.He enjoyed his brief time with the staff and residents of University Gates. A very special thanks to all the staff at Parkwood Senior Community for their love and support during his final days. Our family wishes to thank Dr. Tom Borys, who took such wonderful care of both our parents over the years. His kindness and compassion were appreciated. Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be held with family at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. Condolences for the family and donations to a charity of one's choice may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home at www.erbgood.com Obituary of Robert Henry Dietrich: Erb & Good Family Funeral Home (no date) Erb & Good Funeral Home | Exce... Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/16320/Robert-Dietrich/obituary.html (Accessed: 3 May 2025).

  
  

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  Born - 25 Aug 1930 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 25 Nov 2022 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth