Gene enlisted for the Army February 25, 1957. He served his country for 3 years, and achieved the rank of Specialist 5. Gene married Lisbeth Elfriede Dietrich on February 14, 1959 in Aschaffenberg, Germany. They celebrated 60 years of marriage, this year. Together they had two children: Debbie and Michael.
Gene was blessed with eight grandchildren; Michaela Dietrich, Heather Esquibel, Richard Dietrich, Haven Dietrich, Zachariah Dietrich, Alisha Montoya, Anthony Montoya, Jessica Bochert, and Mason Bochert. He was also blessed with one Great-Grandchild, Amelia Goodman Montoya.
In life Gene was an active member of the Edelweiss Club and also, a devoted member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Northglenn, Colorado.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents Conrad and Elizabeth Dietrich, and his brother Robert Dietrich.
A funeral service with committal to follow will be held on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 1:30 PM at Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery located at 10201 Grant Street in Thornton, Colorado. Military honors and presentation of the flag will be rendered by the Army Honor Guard.
Fond memories of Gene and expressions of sympathy for his family may be shared at the guest book below.
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