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1951 University of Iowa Track and Field team. Dietz (left) competing in the low hurdles event.
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Paul Apers posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
I am very sorry to hear that Mr Dietz passed away. As a foreign exchange student in 1985 I still have fond memories of him as a cross country and track coach. My sincere condoleances to Darcy and the family.
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David Exner posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Dear Peggy and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I pray that the many wonderful memories you have of him will be of comfort to you and your family members. Know the you have yet another angel in heaven watching over you. Peace, David Exner
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Tom Marshall posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
To the DuWayne Dietz family, Please accept my deepest sympathies in your loss of a husband, father and grandfather. I mostly knew him as a great man. I will remember him as a kind, generous and very gifted person in my community and friend to my mom. I offer my prayers and love in your time of sorrow. My he rest in peace, Tom Marshall
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The Pyron Family lit a candle
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
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Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
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Shelley Henard Doyle lit a candle
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
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Debbie, Kim, Peggy, Greg and Darcy - So sorry to hear about your dad. I have many memories of your family: spending lots of time at your house, i.e., the "breezeway", Sunday morning carpools to St. Johns with the Goulds and Olsons, and Friday night basketball games at half-time filing into your dad's office in the field house with the adults, just to name a few... May your happy memories help you and your mom through the hard times. Hugs, thoughts and prayers to all of you.
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Michael Heath posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Coach Dietz was a wonderful man who I fondly remember as my coach of the Sterling High School track team. Coach Dietz was also a tremendous example and role model for what it meant to be a man and I'm certain that the many young men whose lives he influenced through his coaching and teaching will both mourn his passing but also give thanks for the lifelong gifts he gave to them.
-- My most vivid memory and one of the things I admired most about him was his ability to be both strong and understanding. At the conference meet my senior year, I had the worst day of my athletic career. Instead of winning the discuss event, I scratched in all three attempts. I felt so bad, I just wanted to hide.
-- Afterwards, the Coach came up to me in the locker room. He could have chewed me out. I deserved it. He could have told me how I let him and the team down. I did. But instead. he put his arm around me and spoke to me in a comforting way. He knew exactly what I needed most.
-- Although he was a fierce competitor and leader, in that painful moment, he showed that he cared more about me than the points I had cost the team. In spite of his disappointment he was able to be a caring person and respond with empathy and support. He was a true teacher and coach who embodied the highest ideals of the profession. He was a great man and I am grateful to have known him.
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David Henson posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Mrs. Dietz and the entire Dietz family, please, accept my condolences on the loss of your husband and father. He is truly a hero to my generation of SHS boys and girls. I will always remember him as tough but kind coach with encouraging words of advice and as a great role model. I always knew I had run a good race when I saw him walking towards me with that great big smile on his face- what a smile. There are so many stories that I could tell about my relationship with your dad as a young man growing up in Sterling. He will forever have a place in heart. Dave Henson Class of 1966
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Susan McGarry posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Dear Greg and Family, My heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your Dad. He had an wonderful life and I know you must be so proud of his accomplishments. May your warm, loving memories of him help to bring peace and comfort to your hearts. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. In Deepest Sympathy, Sue McGarry
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Michael Heath '67 posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Coach Dietz was a wonderful man who I fondly remember as my coach of the Sterling High School track team. Coach Dietz was also a tremendous example and role model for what it meant to be a man and I'm certain that the many men whose lives he influenced through his coaching and teaching will both mourn his passing but also give thanks for the lifelong gifts he gave to them. My most vivid memory and one of the things I admired most about him was his ability to be both strong and understanding. At the conference meet my senior year, I had the worst day of my athletic career. Instead of winning the discuss event, I scratched in all three attempts. I felt so bad, I just wanted to hide. Afterwards, the Coach came up to me in the locker room. He could have chewed me out. I deserved it. He could have told me how I let him and the team down. I did. But instead. he put his arm around me and spoke to me in a comforting way. He knew exactly what what I needed most. Although he was a fierce competitor and leader, in that painful moment, he showed that he cared more about me than the points I had cost the team. In spite of his disappointment he was able to be a caring person respond with empathy and support. He was a true teacher and coach who embodied the highest ideals of the profession. He was a great man. Coach Dietz was a wonderful man who I fondly remember as my coach of the Sterling High School track team. Coach Dietz was also a tremendous example and role model for what it meant to be a man and I'm certain that the many men whose lives he influenced through his coaching and teaching will both mourn his passing but also give thanks for the lifelong gifts he gave to them. My most vivid memory and one of the things I admired most about him was his ability to be both strong and understanding. At the conference meet my senior year, I had the worst day of my athletic career. Instead of winning the discuss event, I scratched in all three attempts. I felt so bad, I just wanted to hide. Afterwards, the Coach came up to me in the locker room. He could have chewed me out. I deserved it. He could have told me how I let him and the team down. I did. But instead. he put his arm around me and spoke to me in a comforting way. He knew exactly what what I needed most. Although he was a fierce competitor and leader, in that painful moment, he showed that he cared more about me than the points I had cost the team. In spite of his disappointment he was able to be a caring person respond with empathy and support. He was a true teacher and coach who embodied the highest ideals of the profession. He was a great man. Coach Dietz was a wonderful man who I fondly remember as my coach of the Sterling High School track team. Coach Dietz was also a tremendous example and role model for what it meant to be a man and I'm certain that the many young men whose lives he influenced through his coaching and teaching will both mourn his passing but also give thanks for the lifelong gifts he gave to them. My most vivid memory and one of the things I admired most about him was his ability to be both strong and understanding. At the conference meet my senior year, I had the worst day of my athletic career. Instead of winning the discuss event, I scratched in all three attempts. I felt so bad, I just wanted to hide. Afterwards, the Coach came up to me in the locker room. He could have chewed me out. I deserved it. He could have told me how I let him and the team down. I did. But instead. he put his arm around me and spoke to me in a comforting way. He knew exactly what I needed most. Although he was a fierce competitor and leader, in that painful moment, he showed that he cared more about me than the points I had cost the team. In spite of his disappointment he was able to be a caring person respond with empathy and support. He was a true teacher and coach who embodied the highest ideals of the profession. He was a great man and I am grateful to have known him.
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Sandra Wilson posted a condolence
Monday, July 30, 2012
Peggy, I know how difficult it is to lose your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Bill & Marile Astary posted a condolence
Monday, July 30, 2012
Dietz Family, Our sincere sympathy for the loss of DuWayne, he was truly a great man. He had a lasting impact on many of the youth who attended Sterling High School over so many years. As I talk with classmates and teammates it always comes up that he was everyone's favorite Coach, which says so much about his character and compassion. He will be missed however never forgotten. With love, The Astary Family
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Dawn Fordham, classmate of Debbie, Class of '72 lit a candle
Sunday, July 29, 2012
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Praying for all of you to be surrounded by GOD's comfort, love, peace, and the promise of eternity with our believing loved ones. I remember Mr. Dietz as always friendly and smiling. Our family saw you at the care center a couple years ago when our Mom was there for a short time. 'Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.' Psalm 116:15
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Heather Murray Ohmer and family lit a candle
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To Ruth, Greg and all of the Dietz family,
I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. He was an incredible man, coach and teacher, and a role model for so many in the Sterling community. He leaves behind so many wonderful memories for us all. Thinking of your family.
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Jack and Debbie (Dietz) Glessner and family lit a candle
Sunday, July 29, 2012
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Dear Dad, first of all I can't believe you're really gone. Yes life has been different for you the past couple of years, but we continued to learn about strengh and determination while we witnessed you fighting this horrible Parkinson's disease. It may have taken your voice and mobility, but your spirit and love were strong right up to the very end. Over the years numerous people have told us that you made an impact on their life. Our hearts are filled with pride knowing that you had enough love inside you to share with us all. We want to thank you and Mom for teaching us what "true family" really is. Though our time together here was cut short, I trust you'll be guiding us from afar. We all love and miss you terribly, and you know that your loving and devoted bride will now channel her energies to helping others who need her. Til we meet again Dad....We Love You.
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You were everyone's favorite teacher and coach...there'll never be another like you!
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Breck & Sheri Loos Family posted a condolence
Sunday, July 29, 2012
my sincerest condolence for your loss. Over the years (from elementary school through college) i have worked for so many different coaches. The respect and admiration i had for Coach Dietz has positively impacted the way we have raised our five children at Sterling High School. More than any other coach ever in my career! The toughness and examples of leadership i learned from Coach have continued to help me be a better Husband and Father. I feel honored to have been an athlete under, Coach Dietz . Rest assured i have said a prayer thanking the coach for the positive impact he has had on my life. He will always have a place in my heart.
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The Larry Minkel Family lit a candle
Saturday, July 28, 2012
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John and Peggy (Dietz) Peach and Family lit a candle
Saturday, July 28, 2012
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Dad, Rest assured that the love in our family flows strong and deep, leaving us memories we will always treasure and keep! And that's a tribute to your and Mom's marriage. You both are true role models and our heroes! WE LOVE YOU!
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Darcy (Dietz) Ullman Family - Carol Stream, IL lit a candle
Saturday, July 28, 2012
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Your courage, strength, and humor have helped to shape our character, but your example of a lifetime of love with Mom has helped to form our hearts. Thank you for setting the bar so high and for always believing in us. Although we'll miss you everyday, we're glad you can finally spread your wings and be free to watch over all of us! We love you Dad!
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Bob and Kim (Dietz) Ptak and Family lit a candle
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We know you will always be with us and that your love will remain in our hearts forever Dad. Thank you for your guidance and for being a great father, grandfather and father-in-law. You were our ROCK. Rest in peace and know that Mom, the love of your life, will always be taken care of. We all love you so very very much!
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Pete Trujillo(Class of 87')& Family lit a candle
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To Darci and the Dietz Family, You have our deepest condolences. Mr. Dietz was a major role model to me and a lot of SHS atheletes through the years. He will truly be missed by all , but never forgotten. WE LOVE YA Mr. Dietz ! May u be at peace in God's Kingdom representing THE BLUE & GOLD !
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Sending love and sympathy to Ruth and the family.
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Robbin Cushman Clifton posted a condolence
Saturday, July 28, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to the entire extended Dietz family. What a tragic loss for the SHS family and the entire Sterling community. Each time my children, and children of other SHS alumni have walked to the track, it is with honor as they have all heard the stories of your matriarch. Lean on each other as you struggle through this sadness, and know he will be with you always. Hugs and prayers to all of you.
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Duane Milhorn posted a condolence
Saturday, July 28, 2012
My condolence goes out to the Dietz family during this time of sorrow. I served under him as he was company commander of Company K of the Sterling army reserve unit many years ago. We loved him dearly and he will be missed. God Bless.
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Nick and Maggie Fiorini posted a condolence
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Coach Dietz had a magnetic personality, was driven to give the best of himself to his students, and was clearly a loving and devoted family man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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The Smith Family lit a candle
Friday, July 27, 2012
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Well DuWayne, we know that you are now at peace and surrounded by many loving family members and friends who met you at the pearly gates.
To all the loved ones you left behind, we extend our heartfelt condolences.
We will see you later dear brother, brother-in-law and Uncle
Yvonne, Mike and Family
Baraboo, Wi.
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Ron, Lorraine and Kim Hagen posted a condolence
Friday, July 27, 2012
So sorry for your loss. We heard only amazing things about Mr. Dietz. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
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Darcy Peach lit a candle
Thursday, July 26, 2012
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Grandpa, you have always been my hero and my role model. Now, you are also my angel and I know you will be with me during my big test on Tuesday. I hope you and grandma Andres are having a blast up there. I love you grandpa.
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The Greg Dietz Family- Naperville, IL lit a candle
Thursday, July 26, 2012
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Thanks for being a great father, coach, teacher, father-in-law and grandpa! We will miss you dearly.
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
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Sending prayers to the entire Dietz family. What a loss for the whole Sterling community. R.I.P. Mr. Dietz!
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Ruth and Family, I was so sorry to see DuWayne's passing. I am thinking of you at this sad time. You will be in my prayers. God Bless.
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Roberto (Bob) Eduardo Nares posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2012
He was more than just a coach to me; he was a father-figure to me. I will miss you, but I will see you again. May your family have peace and grace now in your passing. "Lightening Bob" (Class of 1980)
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Diane (Chouinard) Horner posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2012
My sincerest condolences for your loss. Your father shared a room with my grandfather, Delbert Bradley, for a short while at Coventry. Mr. Dietz as I knew him, taught me Health as a freshman at Sterling High. Loved him and that class, he was always doing cool things! Many of us are better people because of him, the things we have learned as his students go on for generations. May he rest in peace forever more.
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Gary Reecher posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2012
My deepest sympathies. Coach Dietz is a great person. Had him for gym class only but do remember that from time to time that he and coach Gould and Mumford would come out the Kountry Kitchen when my folks operated it.
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