Annetta M Dietz

Annetta M. Dietz, 102, of Largo, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026. Born on March 23, 1924, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Annetta was the oldest child of Dudley and Florence Morgan. She grew up in West View, Pennsylvania. After graduating from high school, she attended West Virginia University and the University of Pittsburgh before becoming a teacher in her hometown.

Annetta was active in Northside Methodist Church, where she shared her musical gifts as a pianist and often accompanied the choir. On June 21, 1948, she married Colonel John S. Dietz Sr. in Pittsburgh. They raised two sons, John S. Dietz Jr. and Roger W. Dietz.

Like many military families, Annetta and John moved several times during his Air Force career, living in Texas, Mississippi, Minnesota, and Japan for three years. After John retired from the Air Force, they lived in Chicago and Cleveland before settling in Tampa.

Music remained an important part of Annetta’s life. She sang with award winning Sweet Adelines choruses in Cleveland, Ohio, and Tampa, Florida. After she and John moved to Belleair Bluffs, she became an active member of Anona Methodist Church, participating in the choir, handbell choir, quilting groups, and Bible study. She was a wonderful cook and loved to host holiday dinners for her friends and family. Annetta loved the beach, boating, camping and fishing.

Annetta will be remembered for her kindness, strong faith, and deep devotion to her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John, in 1988, and her brother, Robert Morgan. She is survived by her sons, John Dietz Jr. of Germantown, Wisconsin, and Roger Dietz of Seminole, Florida; their spouses, Rita and Maureen; four grandchildren, Alex Dietz, Michael Dietz, Katie Walton, and Chris Dietz; five great-grandchildren; and many dear friends.

A gathering will be held on November 4, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with the funeral service to follow at 11am, Serenity Funeral Home, 13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, Florida 33774

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Anona United Methodist Church in Largo, Florida.

Her favorite bible verses are:

• Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

• John 14:1-3

• 1 Corinthians 13

• 23rd Psalm