John B. Dierlam

John B. Dierlam, 87, of Baytown was born January 28, 1923 in Corpus Christi and passed away Monday, September 13, 2010. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the VFW. He was a U. S. Army and U. S. Air Force veteran and was a Licensed Professional Engineer.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Antoinette M. Dierlam and sister, Mary Clotfelter. He is survived by his son, John J. Dierlam and daughter and son-in-law, Albina and Mark Gaiennie, all of Baytown; grandchildren, Cassie Garcia and husband, Roberto of La Porte and Jason Eberly of Webster; great grandson, Tiger Garcia of La Porte; and nephew, Wayne Clotfelter of Madisonville.

His family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Dwight Canizares officiating. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Gaiennie, Jason Eberly, Roberto Garcia, Darryl Eberly, Wayne Clotfelter, and Chris Clotfelter.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521 (281) 422-8111.