Auguste Maria Dietrich

It is with great sadness that the family of Auguste Dietrich, announces her passing on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at the age of 84 after her long battle with Parkinson’s. Auguste will be lovingly remembered by her children Cindy (Murray) Maxwell and John (Angie) Dietrich and will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Olivia, Kristyn and Ross Dietrich, Brandon and Carson Maxwell, her sister Franziska Resch, brother-in-law Leo Hein, many cousins, nieces and nephews and many treasured friends. Auguste is preceded in death by her loving husband Frank, her son Frank, brothers Karl and Alois, and her parents Karl and Franziska.

Born in Sessing, Germany, Auguste moved to Chicago at 15 years old to live with her aunt and uncle, not knowing a word of English. She attended St. Gregory’s High School and also completed secretarial business college. Auguste worked for the Mixing Bowl Catering company for many years, serving as the lead cafeteria supervisor and lead cook for First Chicago Bank, and also as a receptionist for Tetra Pak. Auguste will be remembered for her love of family, dedication to her faith, time spent with friends, delicious cooking and baked goods, love of music; especially signing with the Schubert Lyra Choir, and her beautiful smile that lit up a room.

In light of Covid-19, a private family funeral will be held with the hope of a memorial celebration of her life in the future.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s in memory of Auguste Dietrich at www.michaeljfox.org.