Marvel Maxine Dietz, age 92, of Brighton, Colorado passed away on Tuesday May 8, 2018. Marvel was born June 22, 1925. She is preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Raymond Dietz; daughter, Marvel Markin; parents, Madge and Dwayne James; and sister, Wanda. Marvel is survived by her sons, Richard (Diana) Dietz of Johnstown, CO and William (Susan) Dietz of Sweden, ME; grandchildren, Andi (Mike) Noblitt of Brighton, CO, Shoshanna Dietz of Johnstown, CO, Sheena (Jeremiah Romankowski) Dietz of Fillmore, CA, Amanda (Edsel) Cluxton of Ontario, CA, and Sarah Dietz of Fort Collins, CO; 2 great-grandsons, Mathew Cluxton and Connor Noblitt; and other loving family and friends.
Marvel was born in southeastern Colorado. She attended the School for the Deaf and Blind in Colorado Springs where she met Raymond. After high school the two were married and moved to Adams City, CO. There they raised three kids. Marvel was widowed at a young age and moved back to Colorado Springs where she stayed until she was 90. When her daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, Marvel moved back to Denver. She died peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family.
In life she enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and putting puzzles together. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren when they came to visit and would take them all over Colorado Springs. They especially liked going to Seven Falls, the North Pole, and Cave of the Winds.
A Visitation for Marvel will be held Friday, May 11, 2018 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary & Cemetery, 6601 South Colorado Blvd, Centennial, CO 80121. A Funeral Service will begin at 10:00 am, immediately followed by a Committal Service in the cemetery at 11:00 am. A Celebration of Life Reception will occur back at the mortuary in the Summit Room following burial.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerchapelhill.com for the Dietz family.
