Mary A. Bucheit

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• Name: Mary A. Dietrich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80404
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Mary — Louis B. Dietrich. Louis (son of Morand K. Dietrich and Franciska "Francis" Braeuning) was born 17 Mar 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; T. Dietrich Garage
• Interesting: aviation
• Name: Ted Dietrich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201575
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Elected Office: 1966, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Wilmot Township
• Elected Office: 1966, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve/Mayor

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DIETRICH, Theodore J. Sr.

Peacefully, on Sunday, Oct. 18, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Theodore Joseph Dietrich, of 58 Bridgeport Rd. E., Waterloo, formerly of St. Agatha. Mr. Dietrich was born in St. Agatha 85 years ago, a son of the late Louis Dietrich and the late Mary Buchheit. He was a lifelong member of St. Agatha RC Church, serving the church in many capacities over the years. He was also on the board of directors of St. Mary's Hospital and on the board of the Catholic Social Services. He was a former councillor and reeve of Wilmot township; was on the board of St. Agatha Children's Village and was a founding member of Greenwood Rod and Gun Club. He was a past president of the K-W Flying Club and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Waterloo Council. He was propreieter of the Theodore Dietrich Garage in St. Agatha for 52 years, retiring in 1972. Beloved husband of the former Louise Schummer; beloved father of Ted and his wife Mary Ann of St. Agatha, Mary Pat (Mrs. Peter Dietrich) of Arlington Heights, Ill.; beloved brother of William and Edwin, both of St. Agatha, Charles and Martha (Mrs. Alex Miller), both of Waterloo. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Kevin and Charlene of St. Agatha and Caroline, Mary Frances and Craig of Arlington Heights. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Nellie Mayer in 1951 and by one sister. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeal Home, 40 Henry St., Wellelsey until Tuesday at 11 a.m., when removal will be made to the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home, Benton at Church Street, Kitchener, for visitation after 2 p.m. Prayers will be offered at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 10: 15 a.m., followed by a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agatha RC Church at 11 a.m. Rev. Vern Brunning, Rev. W. L. Ryan and Rev. Clarence Hauser will be the celebrants. Interment will follow in St. Agatha RC cemetery. A St. Agatha parish vigil service will be conducted at Futher Bros. Funeral Home this evening at 7: 30.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Oct 1981

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Built early plane, Ted Dietrich dies on 85th birthday

Theodore Dietrich of 1206-58 Bridgeport Rd. E., Waterloo, who was one of the first men to fly a home-made airplane in Canada, died Sunday on his 85th birthday, at Cambridge Hospital. The native of St. Agatha achieved national fame when he built and flew a nine-foot airplane Jan. 30, 1930. On that cold, snowy Monday, neighbors ran to their doors, their hearts thumping in fear while young Dietrich circled 500 feet in the air in the plane built by his brother and him. He once recalled that pilots in those days were considered daredevils to the point of being suicidal maniacs. His craft, called the Skylark, was powered by a four-cylinder motorcycle engine bought from a Toronto policeman. The plane weighed 325 pounds and had a 25-foot wingspan. It was dismantled and sold to the Royal Canadian Air Force for cadet training in 1940. Newspapers from all over Canada carried stories about Dietrich, his home-made aircraft and flight. He was honored by many organizations and saw himself in theatre newsreels. In 1979, his native village of St. Agatha held a dinner to honor him. He wasn't always so popular in St. Agatha. In 1922, for instance, he phoned Sir Adam Beck to see if he could negotiate an agreement for St. Agatha's first set of five street lights. The village ended up with street lights even before Kitchener, but residents were't too happy about the addition to their tax bills. Dietrich was one of the early General Motors dealers in this area back in 1920. He was an all-purpose man, too. He'd sell a car, go by train from Kitchener to pick it up at the General Motors plant in Oshawa, drive back to St. Agatha at 15 miles an hour, teach the customer how to drive and look after its servicing. He started the business when automotive garages were evolving from the blacksmith shop of the horse and buggy era. In a 1977 interview, Dietrich recalled teaching the owners of those early cars how to drive. I remember many hair-raising experiences of ending up in ditches. One of my student drivers was a nun who ended up in the ditch and then, after her initial fright, drove without an accident for 15 years. Dietrich, who suffered a stroke in 1976, was a charter member of the Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club and its president in 1946. He also served as a councillor, deputy reeve and reeve of Wilmot township during the 1960s. Surviving are his wife, one son, one daughter, three brothers and one sister. A concelebrated funeral mass will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Oct 1981 pg 34

Theodore — Nellie Mayer. Nellie was born 1900; died 1951; was buried , Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Theodore — Margaret Louise "Louise" Schummer. Margaret was born 9 Oct 1911, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Aug 1989, Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80406
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201587
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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MISS FRANCIS DIETRICH

There was called from this life at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning one of St. Agatha's popular young ladies, Miss Francis Dietrich, age nineteen years. Her demise followed an affliction with pneumonia. The deceased young lady was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis B. Dietrich of St. Agatha who with four brothers and one sister survive her. The later are Theodore, Charles, William, Edwin and Martha, all at home. The death of Miss Dietrich has left a gap not only in the family circle but also in a wide sphere of friends, who extend their sympathy to the bereaved family. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock Thursday morning at the Roman Catholic Church in St. Agatha.

Kitchener Daily Record Feb 18 1920 pg 2

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201599
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201612
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

William — Oliva E. Zettel. Oliva (daughter of Henry Zettel and Caroline Rosina Zinger) was born 1914, , Ontario, Canada; died 1996; was buried , Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200473

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Thomas Henry Dietrich was born into eternal life, Saturday July 28, 2018 following a brief illness. Thomas passed away peacefully at Trinity Village Long Term Care Center, Kitchener at the age of 78.

Thomas was a devout Roman Catholic, and member at St. Louis RC Parish in Waterloo, Ontario.

Always giving and caring, Thomas was deeply connected to his family and faith. Thomas always had a smile and a kind word for others and was always eager to help those around him.

His family and friends, though saddened by his passing, are comforted by the fact that he is at peace. We love you Dad, we love you Grandpa.

Father of Dale and his wife Anne-Louise, Brian and his wife Kyoung Hee. Brother of Paul (Anita), Mark (Marjorie), Margaret (Walter Hinsperger), Catherine, Richard, Leona (Wayne Henhoeffer), and brother-in-law Robert Murphy (Sharon).

Thomas was predeceased by his wife Joan (nee Murphy), parents William and Oliva and brother Frederick.

Thomas also leaves behind five grandchildren, Ben (Jennifer), Blake, Zachary, Gregory and Hannah, and great granddaughter Paisley.
The family wishes to thank Trinity Village and their extraordinary staff for the exemplary care provided to Thomas and for making his stay a happy one during his final years.

Friends are invited to share their memories of Thomas with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Thursday, August 2, 2018 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers will be held at 8:45 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Louis RC Church 53 Allen St. E., Waterloo on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Phil Reilly as Celebrant. Interment to follow at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. Following the committal, friends are invited to join the family at the St. Louis RC Church Parish Hall for refreshments.

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Thomas — Beverly Joan Dietrich. Beverly was born 10 Nov 1940; died 30 Oct 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]