Obituary of Joseph Dietrich

<h1>Joseph Dietrich</h1> 1918 – 2007 Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at the age of 88. He was born in Grabatz, Romania and emmigrated to Manitoba with his parents and brother at 10 years of age. After losing everything in the dustbowl of the great depression, the family moved penniless to Kitchener/Waterloo to start a new life. After losing his eyesight during his employment at Electrohome where he worked on a new invention of the time, the television, he became a business owner. Joe was the former co-owner of both the Cado Restaurant and the Hub Variety Store prior to his retirement in the mid 70’s. He enjoyed a good part of his winter retirement years in Southwest Florida. Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years Doris (nee: Wuertele), his children, Carol (Gordon) Armstrong, Nicholas (Susan) Dietrich, Diane (Bruce) Glencross, and his two grandchildren Jeremy and Leah Dietrich. Also survived by his brother Nicholas Dietrich. At Joe’s request, no visitation will take place. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Condolences for the family and donations to the Heart and Stroke Association of Ontario may be arranged through the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, 519.745.8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Joe, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning program by the funeral home.