Wayne E. Dietrich, age 78, of Mandeville passed away Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born on August 22, 1947, in New Orleans to Charles and Helen Dietrich. Wayne enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, especially watching them fish. He was known to his grandkids as “Wayne-Wayne.” He enjoyed watching sports and visiting the casino. Wayne also enjoyed listening to anything by Frank Sinatra. Wayne was a proud Vietnam Army Veteran.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Marlene Moore, Andrea “T.C.” Pavoni, and Susan Vicknair.
Survivors include his daughter, Nicole Eiselen, son-in-law, Jeffrey; son, Damien Dietrich, daughter-in-law, Tami; sister, Brenda Waguespack; brothers, Charles Dietrich, Paul Dietrich, and Andrew “Boo Boo” Dietrich; grandchildren, Chloe Eiselen, Zoey Eiselen, Dawson Dietrich, and Ameilia Dietirch.
A visitation for Wayne will be held Friday, November 7, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, followed by a funeral mass at 10:00 AM. Interment will be in Lake Lawn Park.
