Jack was born and resided in Harmon, the son of William and Ethel (Parker) Dietz, in June 1933. He began farming in Lee County at age 16 and farmed until his passing. Jack enjoyed any kind of dancing, riding motorcycles, pickleball, volleyball and playing games with family and friends. Jack loved Christ, and was a rock for many and passionate about leading others to the Lord and mentoring young men to become not only farmers, but fishers of men.
Survivors include three sons, Terry Dietz of Bryan, Tex., Craig Crane of Guatemala, and Brian (Nikki) Crane of Bloomer, Wis.; five daughters, Lynetta (Dan) Ribordy of Deer Grove, Sherry Escalante of Bryan, Tex., Jody (Robin) Martindale of Bryan, Tex., Carla Crane of Manitowish Waters, Wis., and Renae (Doug) Risch of Chippewa Falls, Wis.; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria; his parents; sisters Leota Johnson and Wilma Blackorby; and brothers Bud Dietz and Mick Dietz.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Rock Falls, with Pastor Daniel Behmlander officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at Walnut Cemetery in Walnut at a later date.
A memorial has been established to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Rock Falls. Memorials may also be sent to Schilling Funeral Home, PO Box 592, Sterling, IL 61081 and will be forwarded to the family. Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com.
