Frederick "Fred" Dietz

Fred Dietz 56 of Fort Collins lost his battle with Cancer on August 11, 2016 at home with family by his side. He was very upset when he realized that he could no longer donate organs. We were however able to donate his body to Medical Science at CU Denver. They did say that they would get blood and tissue samples for their Cancer Research and then use his body to further the education of medical students. Fred was born in 1960, the 3rd son of LeRoy and Lillie Dietz in Fort Collins. Fred grew up in Fort Collins with his 3 brothers, Gary, David and Jeffrey. He wrestled through Junior High and into High School until he injured his back. He graduated from Rocky Mountain High School where helped build their first computer system. He worked for the Census Bureau before joining the Air Force to train at the Defense Language Institute. He separated from the Air Force to help his family when they needed him. He started working in Real Estate before becoming an instructor at the Real Estate Training Center in Colorado Springs. He held several accounting positions in Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. He was hired by the Fort Collins Post Office and planned to retire at the end of this year with over 30 years of service. Fred met his wife, Cathy in 1978 and they were married in 1982. They had two children, Rachael of Colorado Springs, and Jacob of Loveland. Fred loved to spend time with his family playing cards, board games, dominoes, Wii, and shooting pool. He also enjoyed playing tennis and golf with his family and friends. He was a soft spoken man with a big heart. He had a great sense of humor, was funny and loved to laugh. He was a loyal and loving husband, father, brother, son, uncle and friend. Though he was quiet, he was hardworking, had integrity and his influence will continue to be felt for many years to come. He will be truly missed. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, a sister he never met, and one brother. He is survived by his wife, two children, two brothers and their families. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Respite Care Inc of Fort Collins or Food Bank for Larimer County in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E. Stuart St,, Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.,Fort Collins.

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Frederick "Fred" Dietz

July 28, 2016 - August 11, 2016