Ronald
Ronald Joseph Dietrich
d. May 21, 2017
Ronald Joseph Dietrich 77 of Smith Mountain Lake passed peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 21, 2017. He was surrounded by loving family and friends in his final days.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Paula Jean Mikula Dietrich; his two sons and their wives, Eric S. Dietrich (Lisa) and Kurt D. Dietrich (Michelle); and granddaughter Kadence. He also has three nieces; Sandy Beck, Susan Kuz and Sharon Goza.
Born in Hammond, Indiana on May 21, 1940, Ron was the son of the late Joseph and Gisella Artinger Dietrich. In addition to his parents, Ron is preceded in death by his sister Lillian Poi of Griffith Indiana.
Ron attended both Perdue and Northwestern Universities. He proudly served his county in the U.S. Army, while based in Germany. He enjoyed a successful career of 35 years with SCM Powdered Metals, where he retired as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In retirement, he served as a Consultant and Board Member for Symmco Metals of Pennsylvania. He was a seasoned expert in the powdered metals industry and he was an active member of APMI, the leading institute of his trade.
Ron was an active member of Resurrection Catholic Church, Moneta, Va. He enjoyed golf, fishing, a good game of cards, and spending time on Smith Mountain Lake with family and friends. Ron was an avid follower of the financial markets and enjoyed observing and analyzing trends.
The family welcomes friends to join them for a Celebration of Ron’s Life to be held at Resurrection Catholic Church in Moneta, Va, on June 16, 2017. There will be a gathering at 11:00, with a service at Noon, followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall in the lower level of the Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please make donations to Lake Christian Ministries, or to Southwest Food Bank.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory Smith Mountain Lake, is assisting the family. To send condolences online please visit www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Paula Jean Mikula Dietrich; his two sons and their wives, Eric S. Dietrich (Lisa) and Kurt D. Dietrich (Michelle); and granddaughter Kadence. He also has three nieces; Sandy Beck, Susan Kuz and Sharon Goza.
Born in Hammond, Indiana on May 21, 1940, Ron was the son of the late Joseph and Gisella Artinger Dietrich. In addition to his parents, Ron is preceded in death by his sister Lillian Poi of Griffith Indiana.
Ron attended both Perdue and Northwestern Universities. He proudly served his county in the U.S. Army, while based in Germany. He enjoyed a successful career of 35 years with SCM Powdered Metals, where he retired as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In retirement, he served as a Consultant and Board Member for Symmco Metals of Pennsylvania. He was a seasoned expert in the powdered metals industry and he was an active member of APMI, the leading institute of his trade.
Ron was an active member of Resurrection Catholic Church, Moneta, Va. He enjoyed golf, fishing, a good game of cards, and spending time on Smith Mountain Lake with family and friends. Ron was an avid follower of the financial markets and enjoyed observing and analyzing trends.
The family welcomes friends to join them for a Celebration of Ron’s Life to be held at Resurrection Catholic Church in Moneta, Va, on June 16, 2017. There will be a gathering at 11:00, with a service at Noon, followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall in the lower level of the Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please make donations to Lake Christian Ministries, or to Southwest Food Bank.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory Smith Mountain Lake, is assisting the family. To send condolences online please visit www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com
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